{"id":8060,"date":"2020-12-22T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T10:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=8060"},"modified":"2021-07-05T07:19:29","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T07:19:29","slug":"manual-for-zero-waste-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/manual-for-zero-waste-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Manual For Zero Waste Farm: What is Zero Waste Farming?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Around the world, the concept of zero waste agriculture or zero waste farms is becoming more and more popular. As we become increasingly aware that we have only one planet and that our resources are finite, we are coming to realize that we must make the most of what we have and behave as good stewards to the earth. In this article, we provide a brief introduction and a concise manual to give you some good ideas about zero waste farming. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

Why Are Agricultural Waste And Pollution A Problem?<\/h2>\n

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In the process of raising animals and growing crops, agricultural enterprises produce a large quantity of waste materials that are neither wanted nor useful. These materials have to go somewhere, and when they are irresponsibly disposed of they create problems for all concerned.<\/p>\n

Both chemical and natural products used in farming can lead to the contamination and pollution of the farm itself and the surrounding areas. Pollutants that get into the water system can cause problems for miles around and may even make their way into the ocean.<\/p>\n

Pesticides and toxic fertilizers that get into the water table, streams, reservoirs and the like can cause serious health problems for people and wildlife.<\/p>\n

Inefficient farming practices, such as allowing runoff of excessive water, can cause soil erosion. This leads to both depleted soil and polluted water.<\/p>\n

How Can Zero Waste Farming Help?<\/h2>\n

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When you use the concept of zero waste agriculture, you apply organic farming principles on a larger scale to minimize the amount of agricultural pollution produced and to maximize your use of naturally available resources.<\/p>\n

This creates what is known as “closed-loop”<\/em> farming. This method of farming eliminates the risk of contamination and the danger of waste.<\/p>\n

With zero waste or closed-loop farming, all processes support one another. Examples of this waste and damage free farming method include recruiting earthworms to help you with your composting and reusing water<\/a> from one process to support another process.<\/p>\n

How does zero waste farming “close the loop”?<\/h3>\n

With zero waste farming, you use everything that you produce \u2013 even the waste! This process ideally results in sending nothing to the landfill, but if nothing else you can at least sharply reduce the amount of waste your farm produces.<\/p>\n

Why are we just now discovering zero-waste farming?<\/h3>\n

It’s important to understand the zero waste farming is not a new concept<\/strong>. Traditional, old-fashioned farmers who believed in the idea of being good stewards of the earth practiced this type of farming for centuries before what is known today as “conventional farming”<\/em> took over.<\/p>\n

Zero waste farming can bring success to even the most poverty-stricken of farmers dealing with the lack of equipment and rather poor land. Patience and effort combined with wise choices reap greater results.<\/p>\n

This is why farmers in undeveloped nations have used and continue to use this thrifty method of farming to reduce expenses while maximizing yields.<\/p>\n

What Are The Rules Of Zero Waste Farming?<\/h2>\n

This type of farming is a creative process and a partnership with the earth. The concept of zero waste farming works best when you are able to bring the qualities of common sense and creativity to it. You must be able to evaluate what you have in hand realistically with a sharp eye to its potential.<\/p>\n

Think outside the box for ways in which you can:<\/p>\n