Farmer Phil says this and Farmer Fred says that!

Farmer Fred—On the other hand, there are many scientists and farmers who believe that organic or regenerative farming is the solution. Click here to see Farmer Fred's farm. Farmer Phil—On one hand, there are conventional farmers and scientists who swear by the benefits of using synthetic chemicals, growth hormones, and—the newest thing—genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to produce better crops. These methods can be very harmful to our health and the health of the environment because they rob the soil of nutrients, make our food less nutritious, and introduce our bodies with untested organisms. Click here to see Farmer Phil's farm.

Let’s look at how each of these farmers operates. Click below and maybe you can decide for yourself what kind of farming system you want to support.

Conventional Agriculture • Organic Agriculture • Regenerative Agriculture.

How Conventional Farming (CFs) Is Done.		How Organic and Regenerative Farming (O/RFs) Is Done.
CFs use synthetic chemicals to control weeds, insects, and disease. More!		O/RF believes that healthy food begins with healthy, nutrient-rich soil. More!
CFs use growth hormones to increase their production of milk or eggs. More!		O/RFs respect the fact that Nature likes diversity. More!
CFs use antibiotics to prevent disease among overcrowded livestock farms. More!		O/RFs base their crop selection on what the land and climate dictates. More!
CFs plant genetically modified (GMs) crops, which have been created by scientist to have certain "qualities". More!		O/Rfs use hand or mechanical cultivation methods to combat weeds. More!
		O/RFs use companion planting methods or introduce beneficial insects or birds to fend off pests. More!
		O/RFs believe in a system of buying and selling food locally. More!

Quiz: What Kind Of Farmer Is In The Field? Click to see if you can figure out which farmer—conventional, organic, or regenerative—uses which technique?