Increasingly consumers base their buying decisions on their
desire to support environmental sustainability. Since 2003,
farmers across Canada have voluntarily assessed how earth
friendly their farms are through a program called the
Environmental Farm Plan Program. This initiative encourages
producers to adopt beneficial management practices that enhance
agricultural sustainability and contribute to a cleaner,
healthier environment. By managing animal grazing areas,
reducing nutrient run-off, and incorporating integrated pest
management, farmers can limit their impacts on waterways,
wildlife and biodiversity. Here’s how you can reduce nutrient
run-off in your own garden. Compost adds important nutrients to
our soil; however these same nutrients can fuel algae growth if
they enter the water system. Keeping a lid on your compost
during the wet season will keep the nutrients in your compost
instead of running down storm drains. A soggy compost can also
contribute to anaerobic zones that slow the composting proces