agroecology
noun
ag·ro·ecol·o·gy
ˌa-grō-ē-ˈkä-lə-jē 
-i-ˈkä-,
-e-ˈkä-
: an ecological approach to agriculture that views agricultural areas as ecosystems and is concerned with the ecological impact of agricultural practices
Examples of agroecology in a Sentence
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In the United States, some nonprofits such as the Traditional Native American Farmers Association have sought to promote agroecology.
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Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Though countries such as India, Senegal, and Brazil have advanced policies favoring agroecology recently, the method faces industry pushback and existing agricultural policy.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Inês Costa Pereira is a landscape architect and Portuguese advocate for agroecology, which applies sustainable ecology principles to agriculture while supporting local environments, small farms, and native animals and plants.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
Within this context, Ada has decided to learn practices to promote health, including agroecology, renewable energy, and regenerative tourism, which seeks to nurture a destination instead of extracting resources from it.
—Camille Padilla Dalmau and Frances Medina, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Guatemala Guatemalan agroecology schools are facilitating the spread of Indigenous knowledge to strengthen smallholder farmers.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2023
McClelland studied agroecology in college, but says that the theoretical classroom work barely prepared her for the rigors of the real thing.
—Chris Moody, Anchorage Daily News, 16 May 2023
For example, switching away from industrial farming to more sustainable methods – such as agroecology or agroforestry, increasing soil carbon content through the use of cover crops, and promoting soil health by reducing the use of chemical fertilisers.
—Quora, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Some of those who took part are engaged in a type of farming called agroecology.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2022
Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Though countries such as India, Senegal, and Brazil have advanced policies favoring agroecology recently, the method faces industry pushback and existing agricultural policy.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Inês Costa Pereira is a landscape architect and Portuguese advocate for agroecology, which applies sustainable ecology principles to agriculture while supporting local environments, small farms, and native animals and plants.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
Within this context, Ada has decided to learn practices to promote health, including agroecology, renewable energy, and regenerative tourism, which seeks to nurture a destination instead of extracting resources from it.
—Camille Padilla Dalmau and Frances Medina, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Guatemala Guatemalan agroecology schools are facilitating the spread of Indigenous knowledge to strengthen smallholder farmers.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2023
McClelland studied agroecology in college, but says that the theoretical classroom work barely prepared her for the rigors of the real thing.
—Chris Moody, Anchorage Daily News, 16 May 2023
For example, switching away from industrial farming to more sustainable methods – such as agroecology or agroforestry, increasing soil carbon content through the use of cover crops, and promoting soil health by reducing the use of chemical fertilisers.
—Quora, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Some of those who took part are engaged in a type of farming called agroecology.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2022
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“Agroecology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agroecology. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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