Explain the importance of using sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices.

Explanation should include the importance of

• conservation tillage
  • no-till
  • strip-till
  • ridge-till
  • mulch-till
• conventional tillage
• crop rotation and diversity
• green manuring, cover cropping, and perennials
• use of crop residues
• integration of livestock and crops
• soil amendments and organic matter additions
• integrated pest management (IPM)
• integrated plant nutrient management
• sustainable management practices
  • permaculture
  • biodynamic farming
  • hydroponics and aquaponics
  • urban agriculture
  • agroforestry and food forests
  • polycultures and crop rotation
  • heirloom and older varieties
  • natural animal raising
  • natural pest management
  • mulching and manual weed control
• seed drill calibration.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are examples of no-till planting?
• What is sustainable agriculture?
• When is conservation tilling optimal?
• What crops do well with conventional tilling?
• What is sustainable crop production?
• How is a seed drill calibrated?
• What is broadcasting?
• What is frost seeding?
• Why is it important to build healthy soil and prevent erosion?
• What is biodiversity and how is important in agriculture?
• How do cover crops and perennials protect and build soil health?
• What is permaculture?
• What is regenerative agriculture?