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Lesson: 2.20
Level:
Advanced
Station: Soil Management
Format: Class Discussion
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Lesson Overview

Industrialized agriculture is flawed at every level. This lesson challenges students to discuss the issues and consider the sizable cost that our current system has on the community, environment, and world at large.

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Method

Mono-cropping relies heavily on commercial pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to perform the functions of healthy soil. It’s a constant struggle to mimic nature.

Discuss the negative effects that mono-cropping has on the soil and environment. Consider the localized impacts as well as those that affect the region or country.

Related Lessons

Now that you’ve completed the Advanced Lesson, just remember that you can always revisit the Beginner and Intermeidate Lessons as needed.

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