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Environment & Natural Resources |
Agriculture
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An Oregon Perspective on Agriculture
John M. Luna
Department of Horticulture
Oregon State University
According to the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, sustainable agriculture seeks to develop integrated farm and ranch systems that will, over the long term:
- Satisfy human food and fiber needs
- Sustain the economic viability of farm and ranch operations and their communities
- Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends
- Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls
- Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.
The principles of sustainabilty provide a context within which to examine decision-making concerning farming and ranching practices. Sustainability implies a longer time frame when thinking about and evaluating the impacts of agricultural practices. Sustainable farming and ranching are dynamic, evolving systems. Decision-making is site-specific, information-intensive, and usually involves trade-offs among multiple goals.
Department of Horticulture
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Friday, May 30 - Sunday, Jun 1, 2008
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International Conference on Peak Oil & Climate Change: Paths to Sustainability
Sponsored By: Local Future www.localfuture.org
Date(s): Friday, May 30 - Sunday, Jun 1, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
Location: Clavin College Fine Arts Center, 1795 Knollcrest Circle, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Description: Join a broad array of professions, politicians, business leaders, and concern citizens for this unique high-level international conference that explores the causes of global problems and proposes solutions to move humanity toward lasting paths of sustainability. For more information please contact: www.localfuture.org
Web Site:http://www.localfuture.org
Contact Information:
Aaron Wissner
aaron@localfuture.org
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Agri-Business Council of Oregon
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