The
emission of greenhouse gases due to burning non-renewable
energy resources is considered to be the largest negative impact
on global climate change. Agriculture as practiced
globally today is identified as contributing over 20% of all
greenhouse emissions worldwide.
Agriculture is also negatively impacted by global climate change
due to changes in the distribution of rainfall, changes in the
chemical composition of the atmosphere directly aggravating
soil's salinity, erosion and desertification. Global warming
also contributes to increased proliferation of pests and
diseases.
These facts demand more environmentally sound agricultural
practices be developed and practiced. Agricultural
projects that reduce emissions through energy-related measures
such as avoidance of methane emissions, switching to renewables,
or making efficiency improvements will help offset the
burgeoning negative impacts of traditional agricultural
practices. The
Grow Your Own Meal™ (GYOM™)
mission is to support the development of new and innovative food
production techniques specifically designed as a low carbon
footprint. |
Painting of Bacon Farm, Longmont,
CO by Trudy Kiteley |
