I found the talk very inspiring, and it got me more interested in sustainable agriculture. I think some of the take-home messages were to acknowledge and applaud those who practice sustainable agriculture as it does not necessarily pay very well, to realise the importance of community and culture in sustainable agriculture, and to continue to learn and educate others about it. I learnt about a humane way to involve animals in farming which I liked. Valerie mentioned how she used pigs in her farming, and how they play an ecological role. I can connect this to my Vertebrate Life class as we…