sustainable agriculture

[ suh-stey-nuh-buhl ag-ri-kuhl-cher ]

noun

1. any of a number of farming methods, such as rotating crops and minimizing or eliminating chemicals, that preserve a healthy agricultural environment by preventing depletion of natural resources. Compare unsustainable agriculture ( def ).

Example Sentences

It includes programs like developing sustainable agriculture in Thailand and building cooling facilities for residents in countries like Bangladesh facing extreme heat.

From Vox

From their earliest days making ice cream in Vermont, they cared passionately about supporting sustainable agriculture, paying a living wage, and speaking out on social issues that on the surface seemed unconnected to their product.

From Quartz

As Staunton has come back to life, Boden remains concerned that fine dining chefs and owners who focus on sustainable agriculture and community engagement are a continually shrinking pool.

From Eater

Hundreds of thousands of people watched the video, reshared it and donated over $17,000 to a community land trust that works to protect land for sustainable agriculture.

From Time

Having this meat shipped to you will be well worth the investment in sustainable agriculture, and will give you a chance to vote with your wallet, creating demand for meat aligned with your values.

From Popular-Science

On Friday, members committed $12 billion in food aid to help poverty-stricken nations develop sustainable agriculture.

From The Daily Beast