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to visitors. “The world remembers Jack London as a wonderful
writer,” says author Len Wilcox. “We should also remember him
for his pioneering work in sustainability. He helped mold a farm
philosophy that builds for the future.”
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Farming Sustainably, Protecting Habitats
The commitment to take from the land only what will be replaced
is at the heart of sustainable agriculture. As with London, people
who own and operate sustainable farms have a deep respect for
the natural environment. They adhere to the philosophy that land
is not something to be used up; rather, it should be continuously
replenished. Along with reverence for the environment, people in-
Terraces on a farm in India help prevent water from
washing away soil and nutrients that are needed for healthy
crops. Author Jack London experimented with terrace
farming in the hills of Northern California in the early 1900s.
