Sentences with phrase «agricultural sustainability»

Taken together, these techniques promise to advance agricultural sustainability by reducing input use in multiple areas, from water and land to fertilizer, while also helping crops to adapt to climate change.

Her passions include advocating for environmental justice and agricultural sustainability as well as analyzing market trends and strategic development.

Speakers: Linda Deanovic, Facility Manager, Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture; Nann Fangue, Associate Professor and Master Advisor, Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology; Kate Scow, Director, Russell Ranch, Professor of Soil Science, Department of Land, Air, Water Resources; Tom Tomich, Director, Agricultural Sustainability Institute, Department of Human Ecology; all from UC Davis

We have implemented an immersive experience in «Real World Problem Solving» - such as designing a new «21st century learning space» for the school library or studying agricultural sustainability in order to develop a local permaculture garden.

Influenced by proponents of Biodynamics and Natural Farming, along with the early organic agriculturists and European organic developments, Rodale wrote numerous publications that promoted crop rotation, avoidance of chemicals and soil health as the foundation for agricultural sustainability and human health.

Of most promise for long - term agricultural sustainability was evidence that certain groups of farmers were found to be realising the potential of these and other alternative markets, in terms of their risk reducing capacity, and diversifying to include various conservation values into their agricultural enterprises.

Deborah Grantham, Assistant Director for Environment & Natural Resources at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, said, «Cornell Cooperative Extension regards on - farm energy efficiency as a crucial element of energy planning for New York State and in ensuring agricultural sustainability and profitability.

Mexico's detailed emissions reduction plans specifically mention action to reduce deforestation to zero by 2030, increasing reforestation, restoring ecosystems, and improving agricultural sustainability.

Daniel's contributions to discovery - based and translational research to improve crop yield under abiotic stress, foster agricultural sustainability, and enhance environmental protection are impressive.

Agricultural Sustainability at UC Davis (PDF) Food for the Parks: A Roadmap to Success (PDF, 5.5 MB) Food for the Parks: Case Studies (PDF)

Farmers» Understandings of Weeds and Herbicide Usage as Environmental Influences on Agricultural Sustainability

Agriculture accounts for 4 percent of the California economy according to Tom Tomich of UC Davis» Agricultural Sustainability Institute (agriculture also accounts for 8 percent of California energy use, 20 percent of California's land area and more than 40 percent of the state's fresh water use).

I now get to use my software project management experience in support of a cause that means so much to me - agricultural sustainability and conservation.

Meatless Monday is a national and international campaign that encourages people to enjoy meat free meals on Mondays to improve their personal and public health, animal welfare, wildlife protection, and environmental and agricultural sustainability.

In case you haven't heard, the popularity of «Pulses» in the food industry is dramatically on the rise, not only for their nutritional benefit, but also as the leading front - runner to help solve global food issues like food security, drought protection and agricultural sustainability.

Data gaps create hurdles and impasses for tracking progress towards meeting targets, including benchmarks for protecting fisheries, ensuring freshwater quality, agricultural sustainability, preventing species loss, fostering climate adaptation, and managing waste.

The hottest on record, 2016 also marked another year that ICARDA has been on the frontlines of agricultural sustainability and innovation.

Areas of expertise: Nutrient cycling, crop production, soil science, ecosystem services, agricultural sustainability, climate change, land use, and natural resource economics.