Our Health

Farming and our health

The methods we use in farming significantly influence our health. Industrial farming practices contaminate the environment and have contributed to global epidemics of obesity and diabetes. In contrast, regenerative organic farming ensures nutrients remain in our food, benefiting both farmers and rural communities by enhancing their quality of life.

The Effects of Industrial Agriculture

Toxic Chemicals

Chemicals frequently used in industrial agriculture, such as atrazine and glyphosate, are known endocrine disruptors with the potential to cause cancer in humans.

Antibiotics

The overuse of antibiotics in conventional livestock management contributes to antibiotic resistance in humans.

Water Pollution

Excessive nitrates from chemical fertilizers and animal waste wash into waterways, threatening public health and causing Blue Baby Syndrome.

Air Pollution

Fumes from nitrogen-rich fertilizers are a significant source of air pollution.

Declining Nutrition

The focus on maximizing yields in industrial farming has led to a decline in the nutrient density of crops.

Mental Health

The rise of mechanized, industrial methods has fractured rural communities and led to a mental health crisis among farmers.