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i am a complex mixture of eroded rock, mineral nutrients, decaying organic matter, water, air,and living organisms
what is  soil?


100
This describes the process of increasing crop yields t hrough industrialized agriculture.  From GMO's to large inputs of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
what is the green revolution.
100
Processing and transportation account for much of the fact that this accounts for 17% of all energy use in the U.S.
what is agriculture
100

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane; a colorless contact insecticide, toxic to humans and animals when swallowed or absorbed through the skin, that has been banned in the United States for most uses since 1972.



what is DDT
100
animal manure, green manure and compost... 
what are 3 types of organic fertilizer
200
i work with farmers in africa to implement soalr irrigation systems.... i also promote eco-stoves
who is dr jennifer burney


200
3 systems produce most of the worlds food supply... croplands,  fisheries.... and __________.   
what are rangelands, pastures, , and feedlots
200
I store and purify H2O,  supply nutrients needed for plant growth, and i recycle those nutrients... organisms in me...remove and store vast amounts of carbon dioxide.
what is topsoil.
200
I spread disease, invade homes, destroy building materials, eat your food.... Im generally a nuisance!
what is a pest?
200
using this method would involve alternating regular crops with cover crops
what is strip cropping
300
1 out of 9 people in the world faces this.....  its a lack of nutritious food....
what is food insecurity
300
In this fast growing sector .... folks in the US and the world grow crops without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers or GMO's..... 
what is organic agriculture.


300
I increase meat production, make more profit, reduce overgrazing and soil erosion... and ... all of this while using less land!
CAFO....   concentrated animal feeding operation.
300
in most ecosystems, these control the populations of most potential pest species.  farmers love me!!
what is a beneficial
300
if you suffer from soil salinization... you could try these  3 remedies...
flush the soil

install underground drainage

or stop farming for a while.

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i am an area that is at least 1 mile from any type of store that sells nutritious foods...  
what is a food desert?
400
In this technique, scientists are modifying animals to add desirable traits ..... or eliminate others...  this  new process is quicker and usually costs less.
what is gene splicing
400
Earthworms, fungi and bacteria are examples of this ... and can be found in the top 2 layers of topsoil.
what is a decomposer
400
It require more knowledge!,  i require more time!... and most times .. a small change in area..means that a new mgt plan must be developed... 
drawbacks of IPM
400
eat more chicken, talapia and catfish.... hmmmm and.. maybe  just go meatless one day a week....
personal choices people can make to increase aquaculutre and meat production more sustainable....
500
increased vulnerability to diseases, hindrance of physical and mental development, and vitamin and mineral deficiences  are 3 consequences of this..
what is malnutrition
500
climate change and increasing world population have limited the success of this.. this is expensive and takes alot of water and fertilizer.
what is the green revolution
500
i can produce fish and shellfish with more efficiency, get a higher yield,  reduce overharvesting and create jobs and profits!
what is aquaculture
500
you can trick the pest, provide homes for pest enemies, bring in natural enemies, use scents to lure pests away or pest predators in... rotate crops or hand weed..... 
Alternatives to synthetic pesticides
500
research , education, international funding, educate consumers, and get the govt to less its subsidies in support of industrial farming..
ways   farmers and consumers can create more sustainable agriculture.