The Metric Should Be Health Per Acre, Not Yield Per Acre - Vandana Shiv...

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Vandana Shiva said exactly this:* * *Measure Health, Not Yield* Her points behind this statement: 1. *Yield doesn't equal Nutrition*: High-yielding crops can be low in nutrients. 2. *Chemicals reduce Immunity*: Pesticides weaken immune systems, even if crops look healthy. 3. *Health is Real Wealth*: Focus on growing healthy food, not just abundant food. 4. *Longevity over Profits*: Prioritize long-term health benefits over short-term profits. 5. *Nature's Yield is Health*: Natural systems prioritize health and biodiversity over yield alone.

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