when land is scarce and food insecurity is high. Also, farmers plant different varieties of food in one plot of land. Crops that take nutrients out of the soil are planted near other plants that return nitrogen to the land. As a result, Burundian farmers are able to continue the use of their land for many years.
Furthermore, in 2012, the Government launched its second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. This paper outlined these new agricultural practices and became the guidebook Burundian farmers use to ensure the survival of their land (New Agriculturist). This document recommended access to sustainable fertilisers, restored forest and ground cover, and rebuilt livestock herds. The government also created a bill supporting agricultural research. …show more content…
The number of organic producers has risen more than 5% in a year. Currently, there are almost 20,000 certified organic farms in the country. (Williams) Recently, I had the pleasure to visit the organic garden at Central College and experience the wonders of organic food production. The farmers worked hard to make sure no pesticides were sprayed on the plants, while keeping in mind the impact of their planting techniques. Giselle Bruskewitz, the supervisor of the garden, states “One third of our food relies on pollinators. Ecosystems are designed in a specific way; if we disrupt their natural order, it makes it harder to maintain homeostasis.” (Bruskewitz) So, steps can be taken to restoring life not only to the land, but to the creatures occupying …show more content…
Foods like beef and other red meats were in almost every meal. The daily intake of protein should be around 35% and many Americans, including me, eat almost twice the daily recommended intake of protein. (How Much Protein Do You Need Every Day?) America has become a “meat and potatoes” type of society, and I am a fine example of this. I have already taken steps to reduce my daily intake of red meats by tracking my meals through MyFitnessPal. Originally, I began April 20th, with an average of 20-25% of my daily intake of red meats. Now, my daily intake of red meats is 15%. My goal is to reduce this amount to 10% by August 1st and further in the
Furthermore, in 2012, the Government launched its second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. This paper outlined these new agricultural practices and became the guidebook Burundian farmers use to ensure the survival of their land (New Agriculturist). This document recommended access to sustainable fertilisers, restored forest and ground cover, and rebuilt livestock herds. The government also created a bill supporting agricultural research. …show more content…
The number of organic producers has risen more than 5% in a year. Currently, there are almost 20,000 certified organic farms in the country. (Williams) Recently, I had the pleasure to visit the organic garden at Central College and experience the wonders of organic food production. The farmers worked hard to make sure no pesticides were sprayed on the plants, while keeping in mind the impact of their planting techniques. Giselle Bruskewitz, the supervisor of the garden, states “One third of our food relies on pollinators. Ecosystems are designed in a specific way; if we disrupt their natural order, it makes it harder to maintain homeostasis.” (Bruskewitz) So, steps can be taken to restoring life not only to the land, but to the creatures occupying …show more content…
Foods like beef and other red meats were in almost every meal. The daily intake of protein should be around 35% and many Americans, including me, eat almost twice the daily recommended intake of protein. (How Much Protein Do You Need Every Day?) America has become a “meat and potatoes” type of society, and I am a fine example of this. I have already taken steps to reduce my daily intake of red meats by tracking my meals through MyFitnessPal. Originally, I began April 20th, with an average of 20-25% of my daily intake of red meats. Now, my daily intake of red meats is 15%. My goal is to reduce this amount to 10% by August 1st and further in the