Course: SAT 100 Principles of Agroecology

Reading and Multimedia Assignments

Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments

Read Chapter 20, "Converting to Ecologically Based Management" in Gliessman book

Chapter 20 looks at the methods farmers and others can use to grow food in a sustainable, ecologically-based fashion.  A discussion will ensue on the conversion processes needed in the attempt to become more sustainable.

What is Sustainable Agriculture?

Every day, farmers and ranchers around the world develop new, innovative strategies to produce and distribute food, fuel and fiber sustainably. While these strategies vary greatly, they all embrace three broad goals.
(by Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Additional Resources

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

Alternative Farming Systems Information Service