As the first post on this blog, I thought it would be helpful to explain Stratford Hall’s educational objectives for our sustainable agriculture program.
The principal focus of this program will be to contrast 18th and 21st century organic farming techniques. The Lee family and other 18th century farmers were organic by necessity. In the 21st century organic farming is again resurgent, driven by contemporary concerns over the impact of modern agricultural practices on human and animal health and the environment. By contrasting the evolution of organic farming technology, Stratford Hall will be able to make a significant contribution to understanding the role of agriculture in history and the contemporary debates over the impact of agriculture on the environment and diet. Furthermore, Stratford Hall sees this program as a cornerstone of its effort to attract new audiences and develop new and innovative educational programs.
The purpose of this blog is to provide information on the development of the program and our efforts to adopt a sustainable agriculture management system. This will be a learning processs for us and one of our objectives is to make it a learning process for the general public, too. In future posts, we will update you on our transition efforts, provide commentary on challenges, problems and successes. We also hope it will encourage some of you to visit.
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