Module sustainable agriculture

Question 1

what are the three components of sustainable agriculture

Answer 1

The three components of sustainable agriculture are economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility

Question 2

what happens if the three components of sustainable agriculture arent met

Answer 2

without addressing the requirements of all three components of sustainability, an agricultural venture fails to meet the requirements of being sustainable over the long term

Question 3

what is the economic aspect of the three components of sustainability

Answer 3

1) farm profitability

2) accessibility

Question 4

what is the environmental aspect of the three components of sustainability

Answer 4

1) soil quality & quantity
2) water quality & quantity
3) air quality
4) effects of climate change
5) energy use
6) biodiversity

Question 5

what is the social responsibility aspect of sustainability

Answer 5

1) labor rights
2) community health
3) food quality & safety
4) animal welfare

Question 6

taking the population and sustainability into consideration what are something agriculture producers should strive to do in the future

Answer 6

It is imperative that, as we strive to maximize productivity to feed the world’s growing population, we do not compromise the ability of the land to feed future generations