Do sustainable approaches require a lot of additional time and management?
Management decisions that promote sustainability nourish the environment, the community and the individual. Management decisions should reflect not only environmental and social considerations, but also individual goals and lifestyle choices. Initially, the additional management and expertise may be costlier than traditional approaches. In addition, some of the new technologies are less developed, tested, and understood because of the lack of research on sustainable farming techniques. Therefore, there are economic risks associated with adopting new practices.
