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“The only truly dependable production technologies are those that are sustainable over the long term. By that very definition, they must avoid erosion, pollution, environmental degradation, and resource waste. Any rational food-production system will emphasize the well-being of the soil-air-water biosphere, the creatures which inhabit it, and the human beings who depend upon it.”

Quote by Eliot Coleman

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Eliot Coleman, born in 1938, is an accomplished farmer and agricultural advocate from the United States. He is renowned for his sustainable agricultural practices and promotion of organic farming, particularly in cold climate vegetable production. Through his writings and lectures, Coleman has communicated the importance of sustainable agriculture to the public and inspired a generation of farmers. more

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