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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. ecology
  3. agroecology
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. ecology
  3. agroecology

Preferred term

agroecology

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The design, development and management of sustainable agroecosystems based on the application of ecological principles while considering existing social, cultural, and economic factors of farming communities.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5505

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