What exactly is sustainable agriculture, and why is it so important?

Feb 4, 2011 - Marianne Stenger

Conserving resources becomes more important as the population continues to grow. It's imperative to achieve sustainable agriculture before more damage is done.

Aug 14, 2007 - Sandra Williams

Perennial plants offer viable solutions to agricultural stress. Even home growers can benefit from these faithful plants as they present a new era of sustainable crops.

Jan 12, 2010 - Loraine R. Degraff

Combining sustainable agriculture with urban development could help end industrial agriculture practices and create a network of food secure, sustainable communities.

Nov 13, 2009 - Angela Higbee

Chemical pesticides pose enormous health risks to humans and animals. An ecofriendly alternative is the need of the hour.

Apr 17, 2009 - Jitendra Rathod

Since the Soviet Union's collapse the Common Wealth of Independent States face many challenges including how to develop sustainable agriculture.

Sep 25, 2007 - Sandra Williams

Sustainable agriculture utilizes conventional, organic, and biotechnology-based production, integrated pest management, and ecosystem management practices.

May 9, 2011 - Mike Brandolino

Columbia food producers and AgriMissouri are putting money where their mouths are in supporting farmers markets and sustainable agriculture.

Sep 29, 2011 - Marc d'Entremont

Agricultural crop species biodiversity is necessary to ensure consistent or increased yields. Crop selection allows for increased global cultivation.

Nov 17, 2010 - Mike Brandolino

The agricultural research industry must be environmentally responsible to ensure that only relatively safe or reduced risk pesticides are marketed.

Jan 24, 2011 - Mike Brandolino

Urban landscape design has moved off the street and into the sky with green roofs. Benefits include reduced energy demand, attractive urban views and wildlife habitat.

Oct 2, 2008 - Andree Iffrig

Oft-cantankerous Archeology has greatly assisted in the quest to understand early Native American agriculture.

Oct 20, 2008 - Jeffrey R Gudzune

Theories of the development of agriculture; modern gender roles and Ester Boserup's contribution.

Sep 4, 2011 - Frances Simmons

"Corporate Consciousness" does not equal "Sustainability". Sustainability relates to the 3 "E's" - Environmentally Sound, Economically Feasible and Socially Equity.

Mar 16, 2009 - Stuart Stein

Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the last few years yet recent science has proven that not to be true.

Feb 27, 2009 - Stuart Stein

The expanding population needs to become more environmentally conscious and adopt new ways of commuting to work.

Dec 3, 2008 - Jody Graydon

Here is the information you need to make responsible and sustainable choices the next time you venture into the seafood department looking for salmon.

Jan 27, 2009 - Stuart Stein

Organic producers can apply for private or government farm grants to further technology and agricultural research that supports organic farming.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jamie McIntosh

The Moyashimon anime tackles the world of Microbiology in an interesting, entertaining, and strangely educational way.

Dec 11, 2009 - Jeremy Suizo

In Anna, Illinois, USA, organic farmer Steve Smith is the first in this "Everyday Heroes" series. He is seeking active members for a 2009 CSA group by mid-March.

Feb 24, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman