challenges for commercial farmesr Flashcards
1
Q
why do commercial farmers suffer low incoem
A
they are capable of producing much more food than demandedq
2
Q
3 govnt policies supposed to adress problem of excess
A
1- avoid producing cops already in excess supply
2-govnt pays farmers when certain commodity prices are low
3-govnt buys surplus and sells/donates it to foreign govnts
3
Q
whats sustainable agriculture
A
preserves and enhances environmental quality
4
Q
pro sustainable agriculture
A
lower costs
5
Q
con sustainable agriculture
A
lower revenues
6
Q
how does sustainable agriculture protect the soil
A
ridge tillage
7
Q
whats ridge tillage
A
syystem of planting crops on ridge tops
-crop i planted on same ridge every year
8
Q
sustainable agriculture tries to integrate — and—-
A
crops and livestock
