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==Ecological Restoration== | ==Ecological Restoration== | ||
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| + | A basic assessment of progress towards our ecological goals can be made by examining two questions: | ||
| + | *Is our work resulting in a net increase in biodiversity over time? | ||
| + | *Are we seeing a net increase in soil fertility | ||
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| + | Other goals are: | ||
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| + | *to maximize biomass production and carbon uptake | ||
| + | *to maximize carbon sequestration | ||
| + | *to minimize use of energy, especially non-renewable forms | ||
| + | *to increase water retention capability of landscapes; in soils, biomass and in surface features. | ||
==Animal Well-being Standards== | ==Animal Well-being Standards== | ||
Revision as of 19:27, 4 September 2015
- "If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up somewhere else"
- "Begin with the end in mind"
Through deliberation, conversation, and continual refinement, these goals help unify the Jacob Springs Farm team with community buy-in in a direction towards which we strive.
Contents
Education
WWOOFers
Short-term WWOOFers
Long-term WWOOFers
Interns
Profitability
Production Quantity/Quality
Ecological Restoration
A basic assessment of progress towards our ecological goals can be made by examining two questions:
- Is our work resulting in a net increase in biodiversity over time?
- Are we seeing a net increase in soil fertility
Other goals are:
- to maximize biomass production and carbon uptake
- to maximize carbon sequestration
- to minimize use of energy, especially non-renewable forms
- to increase water retention capability of landscapes; in soils, biomass and in surface features.
