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Global Citizenship Manifesto

Welcome to my water management and agriculture blog! As I embark on this journey of exploration and advocacy, I feel compelled to share my personal manifesto with you. It's not just about information dissemination; it's about understanding the ethos behind the words you read. In this blog, I delve into my personal and ethical responsibilities as a steward of the land. I believe that knowing the person behind the keyboard enhances your understanding of the perspectives I present . I'm excited to share insights from my recent Global Issues trip to New Zealand, where I immersed myself in studying water management and agriculture. From the bustling cities to the tranquil countryside, every encounter shaped my understanding of the vital role water plays in our lives. Join me as I weave together experiences from abroad with reflections on my ongoing thesis research. As a global citizen, I embrace the interconnectedness of humanity and the shared responsibility we have t...
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South Island of New Zealand

The South Island is where we did our travels for the global issues trip. Places where we heard from lecutuers on different farming and water issues were from four main areas; which were Christchurch, Canterbury, Fiordland, and Queenstown. I will expand in different posts on what I learned from these different lecuters in said places while also adding additonal information from my independet research. Photo citation: (2024). South Island of New Zealand [Photograph]. Bing. https://www.bing.com/images/
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1. Water Managment at Christchurch & Canterbury

Below I have a word document where I go into the water manamgnet in Christchurch: This is an embedded Microsoft Office document, powered by Office .
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2. What does it mean to be a sustainable farmer in New Zealand?

Being a sustainably farmer in New Zealand involves adopting practices that balance environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social well-being. While also having a strong attachment to place, selling locally, using good management practices, and organic/regenerative/biodynamic farming practices as traits of 'good farming'. We heard talk on this while at the Lincoln Dairy Farm and at the Otega Winery. In New Zealand they pride themselves on being certified organic with healthy soil biome and having great water management to control any runoff whether it be in fields that could be contaminated by cow dung or in the grape filled mountain sides where any nitrogen or phosphorus could runoff from the mountains and down to the grape fields then onto the road ways Lets delve into some key aspects of being a sustainable farmer in N.Z. 1. Regenerative Agriculture: Regenerative agriculture is a movement gaining momentum in New Zealand. It aims to reshape land use practi...
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3. Sustainability in Agriculture

Depicted above is one of the many rolling hilled farms we passed of cows free grazin. Below is a word document where I go further into the Sustainability of both New Zealand and the United States regarding Agriculture This is an embedded Microsoft Office document, powered by Office .
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4. Lincoln University Dairy Farm

Driving up to Lincoln University's Dairy Farm: Us sanitizing our shoes so we can go in: Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF), situated in Lincoln, New Zealand, is a demonstration farm that focuses on sustainable dairy farming practices. I want to break down some key aspects of their initiatives and then I will go into the questions I asked some of the professors there with their responses. Farm Data and Performace: -As of April 18, 2024, LUDF manages 554 cows on the farm. -The average milk solids production per cow is 1.47 kg MS. -Pasture cover stands at 2560 kg DM/ha, and the daily growth rate is 61 kg DM/ha/day. -The farm follows a 36-day round length for rotational grazing. Financial Transparency: -LUDF maintains transparency by sharing its budget. Many costs are fixed for the season, and you can explore how funds are allocated on their website, here. Environmental Practices: -LUDF is committed to meeting industry regulations. They carefully man...
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