Title: Explain the importance of using sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices.
Course: Agricultural Production Technology (18301-I) > Section: Using Plant Science in Agricultural Crop Production

Explanation should include the importance of

- conservation tillage
  - no-till
  - strip-till
  - ridge-till
  - mulch-till
- conventional tillage
- crop rotation and diversity
- green manuring, cover cropping, and perennials
- use of crop residues
- integration of livestock and crops
- soil amendments and organic matter additions
- integrated pest management (IPM)
- integrated plant nutrient management
- sustainable management practices
  - permaculture
  - biodynamic farming
  - hydroponics and aquaponics
  - urban agriculture
  - agroforestry and food forests
  - polycultures and crop rotation
  - heirloom and older varieties
  - natural animal raising
  - natural pest management
  - mulching and manual weed control
- seed drill calibration.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are examples of no-till planting?
- What is sustainable agriculture?
- When is conservation tilling optimal?
- What crops do well with conventional tilling?
- What is sustainable crop production?
- How is a seed drill calibrated?
- What is broadcasting?
- What is frost seeding?
- Why is it important to build healthy soil and prevent erosion?
- What is biodiversity and how is important in agriculture?
- How do cover crops and perennials protect and build soil health?
- What is permaculture?
- What is regenerative agriculture?