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How Agriculture / Farming could be different



Digital technology / data / plant genomics / biologics could dramatically change agriculture

Farmworkers / construction / all workers could be prevented from heatstroke / kidney damage / death

Spices could be single-origin, fresh, and beneficial for farmers

Smallholder farmers could have a greenhouse-in-a-box

Stones with seaweed spores could grow seaweed forests

Human waste could be turned into energy, insect feed, and/or fertilizer

Microbial fungus on seeds could restore carbon in soil, promote plant growth, and grow with less water

Crop residue burning could be turned into fuel or livestock feed / bedding

Seed oils could lead to inflammation / heart disease / liver damage / health issues / obesity / deforestation

Terraces could be good for climate adaptation / droughts / preventing fires / landslides

Food could be created from carbon dioxide, microbes, water, and energy

Fermentation could produce sustainable, healthier, and better tasting oils / fats

Leaky septic tanks and fertilizer runoff could be prevented to provide seagrass to manatees

People with mental / physical disabilities could work on care farms

Bioplastic could be made from crops / hemp / sugar / seaweed / food waste and biodegrade

Hedgerows could be good for the environment and agriculture

Farmers could receive payments for meeting environment and climate goals

Wetlands could be created for birds by rice farmers

Herbicides / pesticides / lead / toxins could not be found in food

GMO crops could be harming small-scale farmers through unaffordable / not climate adaptable seeds and pesticide use

Feral pigs could be controlled

California could regulate groundwater and create water markets

Almonds, beef, dairy, pistachios, and other water intensive agriculture could be produced in water rich areas

Water wars could be solved

California's water laws could support small farmers during drought

Sack gardening could be used for nutrition, preventing desertification, and food security

Crops could be grown in the ocean

Food waste could become animal feed

Weeds / pests could be removed without pesticides / herbicides

Phosphorous could be collected and used differently

Corn could be orange for better vision / crops could be biofortified

Fertilizer and sewage runoff could be prevented to not cause ocean dead zones

Forest products could be harvested easily to prevent deforestation

Cocoons could help seeds grow in harsh climates

Solar panels could benefit land underneath

Paper could be plantable

Degraded or abandoned land could be brought back to life

Flour could be made from beer, coffee, bananas, nuts, mesquite, acorns, etc.

Produce shelf-life could be extended to prevent food waste

Food, meal delivery, and restaurants could be certified as eco-friendly, labor-friendly, and/or sustainable

Regenerative agriculture/soil could have a big effect on climate change and health

Bee loss incidents could be reported and varroa mites could be prevented

Hemp could be an eco-friendly and productive crop

Seed banks / vaults could maintain crop diversity and increase agricultural yields

Gardens could be grown in containers

Pollination could take place in low temperatures and with target crops

Gardens, lawns, and farms could be bee / insect friendly

Insect hotels could help with pollination

Captured carbon dioxide could help plants grow faster

Crops could be richer in vitamins, minerals, and beneficial gut bacteria

Cover crops or conservation agriculture could be used for biodiversity, better soil, and water management

Dead plants could heat homes, enrich soil, and sequester carbon

Heirloom corn produced in specific areas could be used and cultivated

Glysophate / pesticides / herbicides could have harmful effects on animal and human health

Farming could be biodynamic, silvopasture, permaculture, or wild

Agriculture could be grown in food computers

Micro-fragmenting could rebuild coral reefs

Farm subsidies could be used to create healthy school lunches

Food crops could be bred to have micronutrients

Guest worker programs could be reformed, expanded, and easier to access for immigrants and companies

Microinsurance could be offered to low-income people

Food could be labeled "Food Justice Certified" or "Fair Food"

Groceries could come from community-supported agriculture (CSA)

Windows could be gardens

Skyscraper or vertical farms could produce aeroponic and hydroponic crops

Agricultural subsidies could be reformed