Foster an ethic of land stewardship and humaneness in the treatment of farm animals. The greatest calling of the farmer is to leave those gifts in better condition than when they were received. Such a responsible agriculture can only be achieved when nature is both mentor and model, and when natural systems are the standard against which success is measured. Farm animals often contribute to ecologically sound agricultural systems and they deserve humane care. Expand knowledge and access to information about sustainable agriculture.
American farmers are innovators.
Given scientifically validated techniques, farmers will adopt sustainable agricultural practices. Seeing these practices in the field will speed adoption. University teaching, research, and extension must be redirected toward understanding the whole farm ecology and away from chemical dependence in farm management. Reform the relationship among government, industry, and agriculture Government must use resources such as subsidies, grants, and loans to convert significant portions of industrial agriculture to a sustainable system. Undue rewards to concentrated corporate interest should be replaces with fair returns to farmers who sustainable provide food and fiber.