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Charles A. Francis, Ph. D.,
George W. Bird, Ph. D. (editor),
Charles A. Francis, Ph. D. (editor) and
Raymond P. Poincelot (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
CRC Pr I Llc
Publication date
October 25, 2006
Pages
367
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781560223313
ISBN-10
1560223316
Dimensions
1 by 6.25 by 8.50 in.
Weight
1.70 lbs.
Original list price
$97.95
Other format details
sci/tech
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Get the latest sustainable agriculture practices and keep an eye on the future
Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by todayâs farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of sustainable agriculture that is economically sound, environmentally compatible, and socially acceptable. This comprehensive look at the current state of farming and ranching presents leading authorities discussing concepts and approaches in sustainable agriculture such as crop rotations, integrated pest management, alternative sources of nutrients to maintain productivity, and rotational grazing systems.
Presently there is a trend toward a more industrial agriculture and a global food system that will bring long-term negative impacts. If farmers look thoughtfully toward the future, alternatives are now available to help solve these problems to provide agricultural sustainability for generations to come. Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract provides a model for integrated research and outreach to everyone interested in sustainable development. A sensible framework of practical short-term strategies are combined with visionary long-term plans to provide viable approaches to sustain agriculture, secure our food system, and develop a more equitable society for the future. The text includes several tables and figures, extensive references, and comprehensive bibliographies.
Topics in Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract include:
Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by todayâs farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of sustainable agriculture that is economically sound, environmentally compatible, and socially acceptable. This comprehensive look at the current state of farming and ranching presents leading authorities discussing concepts and approaches in sustainable agriculture such as crop rotations, integrated pest management, alternative sources of nutrients to maintain productivity, and rotational grazing systems.
Presently there is a trend toward a more industrial agriculture and a global food system that will bring long-term negative impacts. If farmers look thoughtfully toward the future, alternatives are now available to help solve these problems to provide agricultural sustainability for generations to come. Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract provides a model for integrated research and outreach to everyone interested in sustainable development. A sensible framework of practical short-term strategies are combined with visionary long-term plans to provide viable approaches to sustain agriculture, secure our food system, and develop a more equitable society for the future. The text includes several tables and figures, extensive references, and comprehensive bibliographies.
Topics in Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract include:
- the evolution of the concept of equitable and sustainable development
- on-farm research
- farmer to farmer education
- IPM (integrated pest management)
- soil management
- managed grazing
- whole-farm planning, including economic analysis
- training for sustainable agriculture
- motivation theory and research to foster positive sustainable development
- organic farming productivity
- the future of sustainable agriculture
- much, much more
Editions
Hardcover
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from CRC Pr I Llc (October 25, 2006)
9781560223313 | details & prices | 367 pages | 6.25 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.70 lbs | List price $97.95
About: Get the latest sustainable agriculture practices and keep an eye on the future Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by todayâs farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of sustainable agriculture that is economically sound, environmentally compatible, and socially acceptable.
About: Get the latest sustainable agriculture practices and keep an eye on the future Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by todayâs farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of sustainable agriculture that is economically sound, environmentally compatible, and socially acceptable.
Paperback
from CRC Pr I Llc (December 30, 2006)
9781560223320 | details & prices | 367 pages | 5.75 × 8.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $71.95
About: Get the latest sustainable agriculture practices and keep an eye on the future Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by todayâs farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of sustainable agriculture that is economically sound, environmentally compatible, and socially acceptable.
About: Get the latest sustainable agriculture practices and keep an eye on the future Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by todayâs farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of sustainable agriculture that is economically sound, environmentally compatible, and socially acceptable.
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