Introduction

                The future of agriculture should concern anyone who desires the material well-being of his nation. Agriculture and food production form the foundation upon which any prosperous state rests. Without a stable and readily available food supply, little else matters. Said food supply ought to provide sufficient nutrition,  allowing for a healthy populace. Additionally, the manner in which people in any given nation or region practice agriculture merits concern. Sustainable agriculture requires economic stability and viability, a sense of self-sufficiency, and a responsible stewardship of the natural environment. With its government subsidization, dependence on fossil fuels, and its destructive effect on human and natural health, conventional agriculture cannot realistically endure for much longer.This blog is for those current or aspiring agriculturalists who understand the serious problems endemic to the current system and search for a better way. Though I am new to the field myself, being a Horticulture undergrad student at Tarleton State University, I would still like to contribute some valuable information. May this this blog prove a decent source.
     

Below is short summary of some concepts:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/sustainable-agriculture/

Sustainable agriculture takes many forms, but at its core is a rejection of the industrial approach to food production developed during the 20th century. This system, with its reliance on monoculture, mechanization, chemical pesticides and fertilizers, biotechnology, and government subsidies, has made food abundant and affordable. However, the ecological and social price has been steep: erosion; depleted and contaminated soil and water resources; loss of biodiversity; deforestation; labor abuses; and the decline of the family farm. The concept of sustainable agriculture embraces a wide range of techniques, including organic, free-range, low-input, holistic, and biodynamic. The common thread among these methods is an embrace of farming practices that mimic natural ecological processes. Farmers minimize tilling and water use; encourage healthy soil by planting fields with different crops year after year and integrating croplands with livestock grazing; and avoid pesticide use by nurturing the presence of organisms that control crop-destroying pests. Beyond growing food, the philosophy of sustainability also espouses broader principles that support the just treatment of farm workers and food pricing that provides the farmer with a livable income. Critics of sustainable agriculture claim, among other things, that its methods result in lower crop yields and higher land use. They add that a wholesale commitment to its practices will mean inevitable food shortages for a world population expected to exceed 8 billion by the year 2030. There's recent evidence, though, suggesting that over time, sustainably farmed lands can be as productive as conventional industrial farms