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Farmland preservation and sustainable agriculture: Grassroots and policy connections

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2009

K.S. Korfmacher
K.S. Korfmacher
Affiliation:
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Denison University, Granville, OH 43023 (korfmacher@denison.edu).
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Abstract

Over the long run, a sustainable food production system requires both a sufficient base of agricultural land and agricultural practices that do not degrade the land. However, current policies and programs for protecting agricultural land are not systematically integrated with those promoting sustainable agriculture. There are various ways that policymakers, agricultural support organizations, and researchers could better integrate farmland preservation and sustainable agriculture efforts. This paper suggests several approaches for developing such connections including: coordinating local, state, and federal policies, conducting related research, and developing integrated outreach and education programs.

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agricultural policiesenvironmental protectionsustainable Production
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Commentary
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American Journal of Alternative Agriculture , Volume 15 , Issue 1 , March 2000 , pp. 37 - 43
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2000

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