Recently I wrote a blog post entitled 4Rs Are Not Enough and heard from numerous 4R supporters that my analysis was not an accurate depiction. Lara Moody asked if she could set the record straight with additional 4R insight. Ms. Moody is the Senior Director of Stewardship & Sustainability Programs at The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and is responsible for directing development and delivery of outreach and education tools to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship. Thanks for continuing the dialogue on this important issue. It Begins with the …
4Rs Are Not Enough
What’s the difference between a nice slogan and an effective conservation program? In the case of nutrient management, it can be quite a big difference. For the last several years, I have heard and read much about the 4R Nutrient Stewardship strategy from many organizations like The Fertilizer Institute and the International Plant Nutrition Institute. The philosophy of the 4R strategy is said to be a science-based approach that offers enhanced environmental protection. Certainly, the 4R strategy has nice ring to it. It kind of rolls off the …