Meaning sustainable agriculture
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Long-term productive farming methods that are environmentally safe.
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Sustainable agriculture is agricultural production that is economically viable and does not degrade the environment over the long run. Definitions differ as to the period over which sustainability is [..]
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processes for growing crops and raising livestock that makes the most efficient use of resources. Sustainable agriculture aims to cultivate the land so it may be used by future generations.
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the increase in food yields without damage to the environment.
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According to 7 USCS § 3103 (Title 7, Agriculture; Chapter 64, Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching; Findings, Purposes, and Definitions), the term "sustainable agriculture" means “a [..]
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farming that is socially just, humane, economically viable, and works with the natural environment rather than trying to control it
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Farmers can reduce long-term negative affects of their practices by following an integrated plant and animal production system that satisfies human needs, enhancing environmental and societal quality and efficiently using resources, according to the USDA. However, the USDA does not regulate the term at this time. Because organic farming prohibits t [..]
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5 Integrates three main goals: environmental stewardship, farm profitability, and prosperous farming communities. In general, sustainable agriculture addresses the ecological, economic and social aspe [..]
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Sustainable agriculture is a system that utilizes an understanding of natural processes along with the latest scientific advances to create integrated, resource-conserving farming systems. It integrates three main goals: environmental stewardship, farm profitability, and prosperous farming communities. These systems will reduce environmental degrad [..]
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Sustainable agriculture means building farms that can sustain healthy soil, produce healthy food and be profitable as well. The farm then becomes a vital economic part of the community, enhancing open space, providing community access to fresh, healthy food, and keeping the money spent on that farm in the community. Methods of sustainable agricultu [..]
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Farming that provides a secure living for farm families; maintains the natural environment and resources; supports the rural community; and offers respect and fair treatment to all involved, from farm [..]
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Environmentally friendly methods of farming that allow the production of crops or livestock without damage to the farm as an ecosystem, including effects on soil, water supplies, biodiversity, or othe [..]
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Farming methods that allow the production of crops or livestock without damage to the farm as an ecosystem, including effects on soil, water supplies, biodiversity or other surrounding natural resources. The concept of sustainable agriculture is an "intergenerational" one in which we pass on a conserved or improved natural resourc [..]
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The production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.
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Agriculture which does not erode fertility of the earth rather it makes the earth more fertile. This type of agriculture is practiced without disturbing the earth’s microflora. In this type of agriculture only natural fertilizers are used, right type of crop cycles are allowed by following bio-dynamic practices and by completely avoiding chemical f [..]
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Environmentally friendly methods of farming that allow the production of crops or livestock without damage to the farm as an ecosystem, including effects on soil, water supplies, biodiversity, or othe [..]
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a way of conducting agricultural activities without causing irreversible damage to ecosystems that is economically viable, ecologically sound and capable of long-term operation, integrating environmental stewardship, farm profitability and prosperous local communities.
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