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Pasture management, cover crops, soil conservation, and quality
Farmers use a lot of strategies to reach production and conservation goals. Every farmer manages their land differently depending on its geography. Careful consideration about the application of nutrients determines the health of the soil and overall production. Many farms have a “no till” or minimal tillage philosophy. Soil type and climate determine the type of tillage strategy. The less tillage, the less water erosion, and more carbon storage (which helps offset greenhouse gas emissions). Cover crops, planted after row crops are harvested, help with soil conservation as well as natural pest management. Crop rotation (rotating what you plant in various fields from one crop to another on an annual basis) allows for different plants to release different nutrients into the soil.
More food with fewer resources
When it comes to agriculture, sustainability is about growing enough food to meet humanity’s need while enhancing the quality of the land, water, and air. Of course, this also has to be economically viable and promote the well-being of farmers and society.