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An ongoing series from Wickedfood Earth Farm exploring food production, farming, the biological environment and the management of risk.
Food production takes place within a biological environment.
Soil, water, plants, animals, microorganisms, insects and people are all part of that environment. Farming has always involved understanding and managing the biological risks that come with producing food.
At Wickedfood Earth Farm, we farm within that living system every day.
Understanding the Living Farm is an ongoing series exploring the relationship between farming, food production, animal health, soil, biodiversity and food safety — and the practical decisions farmers make to manage the risks while producing good food.
These are our observations, experiences and investigations from the farm.
“Food production takes place within a biological environment. Microorganisms, parasites and other potential hazards are part of that environment. Food safety is about understanding those...
