Preferred Term:
alternative farming
Definition:
Production methods other than energy- and chemical intensive one-crop (monoculture) farming. Alternatives include using animal and green manure rather than chemical fertilizers, integrated pest management instead of chemical pesticides, reduced tillage, crop rotation (especially with legumes to add nitrogen), alternative crops, or diversification of the farm enterprise.
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Entry Terms:
- alternative agriculture
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7138
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