Sustaining Life Through Organic Farming
Written by William Hushburn on October 3rd, 2011
General, Something Useful
With today’s advancement in research and development, the supposedly fresh produce that we eat have already become less nutritious and beneficial to our health. That’s why agriculture experts are now promoting the practice of organic farming. It is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm.
Practicing Organic Farming in your land will not only produce healthy crops but might as well provide jobs to the locals in the area. Compared to the traditional farming, this one requires more labor thus producing more rural jobs. Profit wise, Organic farming is way profitable compared to the conventional way. Fertilizer and pesticide costs are lesser and consumers tends to pay higher to its products.
That’s why engaging into organic farming is a great investment for retirees. An example would be the organic farm of a real estate and social entrepreneur Chris Bech and his Filipina wife,Theresa. The couple decided to settle in Tablas Island, Romblon, one of the rich islands of the Philippines. With a great background in real estate business, the couple invested in organic farming and later on helped expats manage their retirement funds by engaging in the same business. It’s like hitting a lot of birds with one stone. The expats will be there as investors, locals will be provided with jobs and at the same time the place’s natural beauty will be preserved.
It is one way of escaping the hustle and bustle of the city life, sustaining abundantly at a lesser cost, and most of all living the healthy way.
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