Space Farm

Scientist worldwide are looking for ways to grow plant life on Mars and in space, but none are willing to take truly bold steps to get this accomplished. I recently read an article that talks about sending a very small Greenhouse to Mars. In it there will be over 200 seeds contained in a very small container on top of a rover. None of the seeds would be allowed to touch the surface of the planet, because scientist are afraid that some form of Earth life would be present on Mars.What they seem to be forgetting is that very soon there will be some forms of Earth life in the near future on the planets surface. Humans in the very near future are planning to live on the planets surface, for the rest of their lives. Although I like to concept of the ideal or plan but why shouldn't scientist take this step a little further? Why not grow a full fledged Plant farm on Mars or in Space so that man could venture out further?

 If humans are truly going to live on the planet then we should introduce plant life on Mars.There are many forms of plant life that have been known to grow in very harsh conditions and may have the ability to thrive in the very dry conditions that are on Mars. If we can plant cactus, grass seeds or trees in contained areas on Mars it would aid in prolong life on the plant surface.If scientist have the ability to grow crops, such as corn, vegetables, fruit and other items it could aid in feeding Mars future settlers. Introducing them to Mars will help filter some of the toxic carbons, that are now present on Mars. If man can grow plants on Mars and in Space, then we can truly go where no man has before. For those who may think that plant life can't thrive in radioactive climates, look to Russia where a nuclear waste is now present. There animals, fish, plants and trees are still thriving, in a place where man is not allowed because of the radiation. Also on our own planet life has been known to thrive in dry, cold or climates all over the world. They key for our scientist is to think out of the box and stop putting limits on life. Just because we think it can't be done doesn't mean it is impossible. Lets build a greenhouse or farm in space so that human settlers can live and thrive on Mars or other planets.
W.A.N.