Thank you for today's topic. While many recognize the term 'sustainable agriculture' as to mean something good, the average consumer is a long way from understanding what it really means because the issues behind it are complex and there is still limited understanding of the process it takes to get food on the table. Readers of this blog may be more inclined to be informed on the subject, but even so many of us still do not fully grasp the complexity of agricultural policy and it's social and economic connections through communities. I'm intrigued with supporting small scale farming, innovations to better use natural resources, and more education to increase understanding of these ideas. The week long farm based experience you discuss is very intriguing. A local urban farm cooperative is doing some great things through their youth education and apprenticeship programs. The great thing about a complex idea such as sustainable agriculture is that there are many ways for consumers and companies to make progress to better use resources, grow quality food, and sustain farmers and families. I look forward to reading the comments. You're right Teresa - it's an enormously complex issue, and as a company we're really still just at the beginning of our own education on the matter. As we learn more about sustainable agriculture, its social and economic implications, and how we can best be involved as a company that cares deeply about being good stewards of the environment and our community, we'll do our best to share that learning here. And we hope our readers will continue to share their ideas, as well. -Allison@KAF

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