Healthy Farms Healthy Bays with Ernie Shea

Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast

Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays with Ernie Shea

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we dive into the Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays initiative with Ernie Shea, President of Solutions from the Land. The conversation underscores the critical role of sustainable agriculture in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preserving Florida’s aquatic resources.

Ernie and Thais emphasize that modern agriculture must go beyond just food and fiber production. They highlight the need for farmer-led leadership to be at the forefront of policy changes and the importance of valuing and compensating farmers for the ecosystem services they provide. The discussion also focuses on the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address land fragmentation, protect water resources, and foster trust between farmers and the wider community.

Listeners will learn about actionable steps being taken to support sustainable farming practices, the formation of coalitions to advocate for policy changes, and the opportunities to engage with and support ongoing projects through the Solutions from the Land initiative. Join us to explore how healthy farms can lead to healthy bays and a healthier planet.

Links:

Report PDF: https://www.solutionsfromtheland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SfL-HealthyFarms-HealthyBays_FL-online.pdf

About the Report: https://www.solutionsfromtheland.org/blog/florida-healthy-farms-healthy-bays-initiative-releases-new-report/