This one comes from Patty Jansen, who has considerable smarts in the agricultural area from her past history. Want to know what you'd really need to farm in space? Check out this link.
I think those are good points to consider for any speculative writing. Fantasy settings would also face the issue of what happens if a disease or a pest destroys a staple crop, and they might lack a cheap way to import resources from distant places.
I think those are good points to consider for any speculative writing. Fantasy settings would also face the issue of what happens if a disease or a pest destroys a staple crop, and they might lack a cheap way to import resources from distant places.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Heidi.
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