Posts in this category are about Sustainable Agriculture. Conventional agriculture relies on massive application of pesticides, fertilizers, and fossil fuels. It tends to be very large-scale, use large quantities of water, and depend on a handful of highly competitive crops. It results in significant levels of soil erosion, as well as the contamination of groundwater and ecosystems.

In contrast, sustainable agriculture practices encourage farms and gardens to maintain soil fertility, avoid pesticide use, and prevent erosion. Sustainable farms plant a wide variety of crops that maintain their genetic diversity over time, use water efficiently, maintain the health of nearby riparian zones, and provide as much wildlife habitat as possible.

(Adapted from ConservationEconomy.net)