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Sustainable Agriculture - General
Sustainable agriculture provides many economic and non-economic benefits, such as contributing to local quality of life, providing fresh, wholesome foods and conserving the environment to allow for future productivity. It embraces independent small farmers who contribute to the social fabric and economic health of rural communities.
Recommended resources on this topic: Reports & Other Documents
International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development Reports from Plenary, April 2008.
Report – Agricultural SustainabilityReport – Agricultural Sustainability UK Department for International Development and Jules Pretty of the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Essex, UK; August 2004.
Exploring sustainability in agriculture The Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program, 2002.
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Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Agriculture at a Crossroads E.T. Kiers, et al. Science; April 18, 2008.
Future Farming: A Return to Roots? J.D. Glover, et al. Sci Am, August 2007.
Conservation agriculture: what is it and why is it important for future sustainable food production P.R. Hobbs. J Agr Sci, April 2007.
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Relevant Organizations
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (USDA) Glynwood Center Henry A. Wallace Center At Winrock International.
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Additional Tools & Resources
Acres, USA Glossary of terms related to sustainable agriculture John Ikerd papers (agricultural economist) ... more
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