Organic Farming & Maintenance Tied Into Gaming

By Rob Sutter


If you're talking about video games that I am anticipating this year, "Animal Crossing: New Leaf" definitely stands as one of them. Keep in mind that the Animal Crossing franchise is not one about epic stories or quick platforming but rather living life. A life simulator such as this should bore someone like me but, surprisingly enough, it's easily one of the most effective series of games to note. There is work to be done in town, though, which is something I can tie into organic farming as well.

Animal Crossing is the type of series that basically begins the same, no matter which title you play. You start off in a new town, ready to make a living on your own. This means that you have to work in order to pay off a mortgage on your house in order to buy a new one, all the while interacting with your neighbors. It sounds like a simple concept on the surface but you can be certain that the quality of this life will make certain that matters never become boring.

You have to make sure that the town is pristine as well, which can be difficult when you consider how much nature can impact the scene. Keep in mind that, as a life simulator, it moves in real time, which means that progression is the same. This means that if you don't play regularly, it's possible that your town will become infested with weeds which have to be taken care of. If the town isn't properly maintained, it's also possible that neighbors will move out.

I think that as much work goes into this game, it could probably be tied into organic farming, too. Keep in mind that when working in this regard, the consumers are important and you want to supply the best crops possible. The quality of them has to stay at a high level, which can only be done because of the work in question. Networks for farmers and consumers along the lines of Colle Farmers Market are ideal because it only enhances the communication even more than before.

There have also been a number of other games that have played with the idea of organic farming, or farming in general. The Harvest Moon series mostly takes place on a farm and you have to be able to grow plants, take care of livestock, and what have you. However, these are games and while they don't have much bearing on reality, they can be something of a window someone has built. They look at a line of work in a different way, which is something I can't help but revere.




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