We must devise ways to help people get started in sustainable farming, Reliable information on sustainable agriculture needs to be readily available to farmers, extension agents, bankers, and others. Training and apprenticeship programs should be provided for entry-level farmers and established conventional farmers interested in making the transition. Tax forgiveness or other incentives should be devised to ease the financial stress of new and transitional farmers. Inspire the public to value safe and healthful food. The biological quality of food is known to affect the health and well-being of those who eat it.
Food quality is a key factor in disease prevention.
Consumers' understanding of these facts will increase their willingness to pay prices that reflect the true costs of production. 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.