Traditional vs. Sustainable

Segment: 10. Environmental Service Systems, Standard: Apply principles and practices of sustainable agriculture to plant production (i.e., calculate costs/benefits, plan production, identify certifying options). (Pathway II.C.5)

Description

Management practices make a big impact on the sustainability of agricultural endeavors. The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.Traditional agriculture may be sustainable by nature, however, that is not the direct intent.

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Teaching Methods

Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, Resource People, Experiment, Supervised Study, Debate

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