Land Stewardship, Regenerative Agriculture, Food Security and Conservation Services
At the Minority Hemp Builders Association (MHBA), we are dedicated to advancing the principles of land stewardship, regenerative agriculture, food security and conservation.
Our mission is to support and advocate for hemp building professionals, environmentalists, farmers, and advocates of clean materials. We work inclusively with both traditional methods and cutting-edge innovations to foster a sustainable future.
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is at the heart of our mission. This approach goes beyond sustainable farming by actively restoring and revitalizing ecosystems. Our programs focus on:
- Soil Health: Enhancing soil fertility and structure through organic practices.
- Water Management: Implementing techniques to improve water retention and reduce erosion.
- Biodiversity: Encouraging diverse plant and animal species to create resilient ecosystems.
- Carbon Sequestration: Promoting practices that capture and store carbon in the soil.
Conservation Services
Our conservation services aim to protect natural habitats and promote the responsible use of resources. We offer:
- Phytoremediation: we use cost-effective environmental restoration technique that uses plants to clean up contaminated soil, water, and air
- Habitat Restoration: Rehabilitating degraded landscapes to support wildlife and plant diversity.
- Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry: Promoting responsible forestry practices that balance ecological and economic needs.
- Clean Energy Solutions: Advocating for the use of renewable energy sources in agriculture and construction.
Is conservation and food security linked?
YES; historically, conservation and food security have been separate disciplines with different goals, priorities, and definitions. However, there is an increasing awareness that the two are inextricably linked.
- Biodiversity: Conserving biodiversity, such as the wild ancestors of domesticated crops, is important for food security. Biodiversity helps crops adapt to climate change and other environmental threats.
- Land use: Expanding agricultural land can threaten biodiversity, especially in areas with high conservation value.
- Sustainable food systems: Finding sustainable food systems that meet the needs of a growing population without harming the environment is important.
- Integrated land management: A more integrated approach to land management can help reconcile conservation and food security.
- Biocultural approaches:Combining inter- and transdisciplinary sciences can help ensure food security and conserve biodiversity.