Sustainable Agriculture in Temperate Zones

Sustainable Agriculture in Temperate Zones

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This timely work reviews the best current thinking on practicing sustainable agriculture, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. The emphasis is on temperate zones, with many of the contributions addressing U.S. agriculture. However, the principles explored here have application in any climatic or geographical region. The book discusses stewardship, biodiversity, reliance on mixed food systems and other approaches, always with a view toward reducing environmental degradation, maintaining economic viability and stabilizing rural communities.

The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
This timely work reviews the best current thinking on practicing sustainable agriculture, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. The emphasis is on temperate zones, with many of the contributions addressing U.S. agriculture. However, the principles explored here have application in any climatic or geographical region. The book discusses stewardship, biodiversity, reliance on mixed food systems and other approaches, always with a view toward reducing environmental degradation, maintaining economic viability and stabilizing rural communities.

Sustainable Agriculture in Temperate Zones,Charles A. Francis,Cornelia Butler Flora,Larry D. King,Wiley-Interscience,0471622273,Agriculture (General),Agriculture - General,Sustainable agriculture,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Agricultural science,Agriculture & related industries,Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry

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