I think fuel usage in organic/sustainable systems is not much more if not less than conventional systems. Sure there is (usually) more intensive cultivation, however when you figure in how much fossil fuel it takes to make a lb of nitrogen fertilizer, or a qt. of Roundup, I bet the gap narrows pretty quick. There are problems with getting enough nutrients to the crop sustainably though, as legumes and green manures can only do so much but that"s no excuse to give up and say the only way to grow something is with a ton of triple super phosphate. I do not think that this is a passing fad. As fuel prices continue to increase, and consumers become more and more weary of large conglomerates and the government controlling what"s on their plate, I think small, organic (even without the costly certification) farms will still have a shot. Consumers seem to be driving this movement, not celebrities. I at least hope this is the case as it is currently allowing me to operate a small profitable hillside farm. Just my 2 cents
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