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Sustainability is so much more than just the environment (or a buzzword)

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I’ve been hearing a lot about sustainability lately. It’s been showing up in headlines more and more, and it has almost become one of those buzzwords that everyone uses: “Our farm is sustainable.” But what does that really mean? A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to speak at the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and spoke about sustainability. So I figured maybe it was time I shared my speech (keep in mind, this was pre-COVID-19), but it’s just a glimpse at my take. Sustainability isn’t just one thing. It’s not…

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Categories: Advocacy / Crop Production / Eastern Canada / Farm Management / Food / Health & Wellness / Opinion / Western Canada

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Kara Oosterhuis

Kara Oosterhuis is a Field Editor for RealAgriculture, covering all things agronomy in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. She grew up on a mixed irrigation and dryland farm northeast of Bow Island, Alta. Kara has always had a love for agriculture and a desire for telling stories - so she figured she may as well choose a career that lets her do both. You can find her on twitter at @KaraOosterhuis

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