The Conversion to Sustainable Agriculture - Principles, Processes, and Practices (Hardcover)

With all of the environmental and social problems confronting our food systems today, it is apparent that none of the strategies we have relied on in the past higher-yielding varieties, increased irrigation, inorganic fertilizers, pest damage reduction can be counted on to come to the rescue. In fact, these solutions are now part of the problem. It is becoming quite clear that the only way to keep the food crisis from escalating is to promote the conversion processes that will move agriculture to sustainability. Under the editorial guidance of agroecology experts Martha Rosemeyer and the internationally renowned Dr. Stephen R. Gliessman, The Conversion to Sustainable Agriculture: Principles, Processes, and Practices establishes a framework for how this conversion can be accomplished and presents case studies from around the world that illustrate how the process is already underway. The book provides a four-stage transition process for achieving sustainability and an in-depth analysis of the global efforts to make farms more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. An international team of chapter contributors explores ways to lessen dependency on fossil fuels and pesticides, and examines each step in the conversion process. They also describe the process of monitoring change toward sustainable agriculture while integrating social and economic analysis within scientific practices. Serving as both a core textbook for students and a comprehensive reference for agricultural practitioners, this volume is a valuable resource for the change that is needed in our food system now and in the future.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Advances in Agroecology
Release date:	December 2009
First published:	December 2009
Editors:	Stephen R. Gliessman • Martha Rosemeyer
Dimensions:	242 x 160 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	370
ISBN-13:	978-0-8493-1917-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General
LSN:	0-8493-1917-X
Barcode:	9780849319174

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