6.5.2 Sustainable Agriculture

• What three principles does sustainable agriculture prioritize?

  Environmental stewardship, economic viability, social equity
• Conserving natural resources is a key aspect of sustainable agriculture.
• Sustainable agriculture minimizes chemical use and promotes soil conservation.
• What does sustainable agriculture focus on for economic viability?

  Local resources
• Match the agricultural aspect with its focus in sustainable agriculture:

  Environmental Impact ↔️ Minimizes chemical use, conserves soil

  Economic Viability ↔️ Focuses on local resources

  Social Equity ↔️ Promotes fair labor practices
• What are two examples of sustainable agriculture practices?

  Crop rotation, organic farming
• Sustainable agriculture is based on three key principles: environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity.
• Maintaining soil fertility and structure through techniques like crop rotation is part of environmental stewardship.
• What is the primary goal of water conservation in sustainable agriculture?

  Minimize wastage
• How does sustainable agriculture reduce costs for farmers?

  Utilizing local resources
• What does social equity in sustainable agriculture ensure for farm laborers?

  Fair wages and safe conditions
• Order the following sustainable agriculture techniques by their primary benefits:

  1️⃣ Crop rotation: Improved soil health

  2️⃣ Conservation tillage: Reduced soil erosion

  3️⃣ Organic farming: No synthetic chemicals

  4️⃣ Integrated pest management (IPM): Minimizes pesticide use
• What do cover crops contribute to soil health?

  Enrich organic matter
• What is one key environmental benefit of sustainable agriculture?

  Reduces chemical use
• Social equity in sustainable agriculture includes fair labor practices and community engagement.
• How do sustainable practices benefit farmers economically?

  Reduces fertilizer costs
• What three priorities does sustainable agriculture balance?

  Environmental stewardship, economic viability, social equity
• One key aspect of sustainable agriculture is conserving natural resources
• Sustainable agriculture promotes social responsibility by ensuring fair labor practices.
• What are two examples of sustainable agriculture practices?

  Crop rotation, organic farming
• Maintaining soil health is part of environmental stewardship
• Diversifying crops is a principle of economic viability in sustainable agriculture.
• What is one goal of social equity in sustainable agriculture?

  Ensuring fair labor practices
• High chemical use in farming leads to soil degradation
• How does sustainable agriculture address economic viability differently from conventional agriculture?

  Focuses on local resources
• Sustainable agriculture aims to reduce soil erosion by minimizing chemical use.
• Match the sustainable agriculture technique with its benefit:

  Crop Rotation ↔️ Reduced pest and disease

  Conservation Tillage ↔️ Water conservation

  Organic Farming ↔️ Better biodiversity

  Integrated Pest Management ↔️ Minimizes pesticide use
• What is an example of a practice that enriches soil organic matter?

  Cover crops
• One challenge of implementing sustainable agriculture is the lack of consumer demand
• Steps to reduce soil erosion in sustainable agriculture:

  1️⃣ Implement conservation tillage

  2️⃣ Plant cover crops

  3️⃣ Use crop rotation
• What is a common challenge in implementing sustainable agriculture related to initial costs?

  High upfront investments
• Farmers may lack sufficient knowledge or access to training
• Limited consumer demand for sustainably produced food can discourage adoption of sustainable agriculture.
• How does climate variability affect sustainable agriculture?

  Makes it more challenging
• Sustainable agriculture practices enhance food production while minimizing environmental impact
• Match the sustainable agriculture technique with its benefit:

  Crop Rotation ↔️ Improved soil health

  No-Till Farming ↔️ Reduced soil erosion

  Organic Farming ↔️ Better biodiversity

  Integrated Pest Management ↔️ Minimizes pesticide use
• What is an example of how crop rotation improves soil health?

  Alternating corn with legumes
• No-till farming reduces soil erosion and increases water retention.
• Organic farming uses compost as fertilizer
• Order the key principles of sustainable agriculture:

  1️⃣ Environmental Stewardship

  2️⃣ Economic Viability

  3️⃣ Social Equity