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- Pest Control
Natural predators such as wasps and birds help reduce populations of pests that destroy plants on farms. - Pollination
Many of the world's staple crops are pollinated by insects, birds, bats and other animals. - Productive Soil
A variety of living organisms take part in the decomposition processes that create soils and make nutrients available for plants to use. - Resistance to Disease and Pests
Genetic diversity helps to provide resistance to disease and pests – mass production of a single crop variety makes it easier for a disease or pest to wipe-out the entire crop.
Did You Know?
The essential agricultural processes made possible by Earth's biodiversity:
What We Do
The John W Veenstra and Elizabeth Veenstra Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization established to provide funds to support research and education on biodiversity of seed, livestock and preservation of farm land including sustainable and organic farming. . We believe that the combination of a diverse natural food supply and healthy land supports the health and longevity for humans.
Our Mission
Our goals are twofold. The first is to counteract the negative effects of the global corporate farming industry on our world's agriculture systems with a return to a natural diversity of seeds, animals, land and local farming in an economically viable system. The second goal is to educate people that wellness and longevity are tied to healthy food and land. Through our efforts a natural balanced food supply is available and affordable to the common man resulting in wellness for both land and people.
Highlights
- December 2007 – The John and Elizabeth Veenstra Foundation is Formed
- June 2009 – The John and Elizabeth Veenstra Foundation is approved as a non profit 501 3 (c )