Benbrook/Avery Debate
Laura K. Paine (lkpaine@facstaff.wisc.edu)
Tue, 15 Aug 1995 13:08:53 -0500
I agree with Mr. Benbrook on the importance of soil quality in promoting
sustainability, but we can't ignore the fact that even the highest quality,
most fertile soils can and do erode if the cropping practices used on them
are inappropriate. Likewise, even if we all farmed using the most
sustainable methods possible, if population growth goes unchecked, it will
still eventually outstrip our ability to feed it. I don't know what the
answers are, but I think we need to keep an open mind, consider *all*
options, and be prepared to compromise.
Laura Paine
University of Wisconsin
Agronomy Department