Course: HRT 111 Introduction to Horticulture -Spring 2015

Lecture Presentation

Sustainable Practices

Sustainable agricultural practices seek to mitigate the adverse environmental, social and economic impacts of our food production and distribution systems.  One example of the effects of industrial farming is pollution caused by excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides degrades soils and waterways and kills beneficial organisms.

Sustainable agriculture also leads to a discussion of the benefits that come with healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices, which is touched on in our last unit.  Take a course in sustainable horticulture to learn more.
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- Week 14 Sustainable Agriculture.pdf (8.06 MB)

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