> No farmer willingly treats their land like that People absolutely will exploit, consume, and even destroy resources they own if they think it will give them

> No farmer willingly treats their land like that People absolutely will exploit, consume, and even destroy resources they own if they think it will give them sufficient local advantage. Why would land be an exception? > the average farmer knows more about soil science and biogeochemistry than Monbiot does There are farmers whose scientific grasp seems sound and position has a lot in common with Monbiot. Google "Wes Jackson", or just look elsewhere on this page where I've posted some links.