Community
Agriculture has historically played a significant role in the development of rural economies. But with a global population that is growing exponentially, small-scale agriculture will be progressively challenged to meet the needs of an increasingly hungry world.
The evolution from small- to large-scale farming does not have to negatively impact local communities. One Earth Farms works diligently to support the communities around which it operates by focusing on developing local labour pools, sourcing inputs from local companies to the fullest extent possible and working with community leaders to identify economic development opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Community Garden
In 2010, One Earth Farms supported a youth community garden at the Blood Tribe reserve, providing seeds and tools to local youth who were interested in gaining hands-on agricultural experience.
Agriculture in Elementary School Classrooms
2011 will see the development of several school programs designed to bring agriculture into the classroom. Muskowekwan School at Muskowekwan First Nation and St. Frances and Confederation Park Schools in Saskatoon will be test schools for teaching young people about the science of agriculture, the role that agriculture plays in the world around them, and the opportunities available to them in the agriculture industry.
