Farmer:
Click on this link
and click on sustainable agriculture to learn about sustainable farming
practices: http://www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/toolbox/sustainability/theme_c/uncofrm_c.htm
Other
links to check out:
http://www.grida.no/geo2000/pacha/land/index.htm
http://www.uneptie.org/pc/sustain/reports/SCP_Resource_Kit/PDF_FINAL_uk/food.pdf
http://www.uneptie.org/pc/sustain/reports/SCP_Resource_Kit/PDF_FINAL_uk/leisure.pdf
http://www.uneptie.org/pc/sustain/reports/youth/YXC%20clean%20dec%202004.pdf
Questions to answer as you research these sites
are:
1.
Describe agricultural practices that can negatively alter the environment.
2. Describe agricultural practices that can positively
affect the environment.
3. What is organic farming?
4. What are some gardening practices you can put
into effect in your backyard that will have less of an impact on the
environment?
When you have
completed answering your questions, return to the Process section and
continue at Step #4.
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