Chapter 20
Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems · 4 exercises
Problem 1
What are some of the forces that are undercutting the long-term ecological sustainability of many traditional farming systems, and how might these forces be counteracted?
5 step solution
Problem 2
If you were to take over managing a farm in your community that has a long history of conventional management, what are some of the changes you would make first in order to begin the process of moving the farm to sustainable management?
8 step solution
Problem 3
How much time do you think is necessary for converting a farm from nonsustainable to sustainable management? What variables might influence the length of the conversion period?
4 step solution
Problem 4
What are some of the incentives that might be provided for farmers who are considering converting their farms to ecologically based management?
6 step solution