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Emociones, Semillas Nativas Y Cambio Climático: El Movimiento De Soberanía De Las Semillas En Chiapas, México, Carol Hernández Rodríguez, Hugo Perales Rivera, Daniel Jaffee
Emociones, Semillas Nativas Y Cambio Climático: El Movimiento De Soberanía De Las Semillas En Chiapas, México, Carol Hernández Rodríguez, Hugo Perales Rivera, Daniel Jaffee
Sociology Faculty Publications and Presentations
¿Qué papel juegan las emociones en la definición de marcos interpretativos que permiten a las comunidades responder acertadamente a los retos impuestos por cambio climático? Este artículo explora empíricamente esta pregunta desde la perspectiva de pequeñas comunidades campesinas en la región central de Chiapas, México. Este estudio de caso muestra que los significados espirituales, culturales y materiales que las comunidades campesinas asignan a la milpa y sus semillas nativas, especialmente al maíz, convergen en un conjunto de emociones que permiten a sus miembros reconocer los riesgos de degradación ambiental y cambio climático y movilizarse políticamente en torno a la idea …
Tending To The Tapestry: An Ecofeminist Interpretation Of Women Farmer-Artists' Stories, Aubrey Pongluelert
Tending To The Tapestry: An Ecofeminist Interpretation Of Women Farmer-Artists' Stories, Aubrey Pongluelert
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
There is a disconnect in Western academia, between classroom conversations concerning the impact of environmental degradation on rural communities, and engagement with those communities whom we are discussing. Those working in environmental studies are confronted with the question of how to effectively communicate the concerns addressed by the field in ways which are accessible to, and engage broader audiences. Creative languages such as the visual arts, storytelling, and music are invaluable tools in this task because they offer accessible and culturally relevant means of conveying ideas, perspectives, and experiences. This project examines the ways in which these creative languages contribute …
Intercropping For Water Conservation: Environmental And Economic Implications Of A Sustainable Farming Practice In California's Central Valley, Sophie Baker
Scripps Senior Theses
California’s agricultural sector is the biggest water consumer in the state and faces intense pressure to reduce its overall water usage. Industrialized monoculture systems dominate the industry and often disregard long-term environmental and economic externalities for short-term profit maximization. To maintain longstanding food security and economic stability as well as protect the state’s water supply, it is critical that these systems transition to more sustainable and resilient production mechanisms. As an alternative to monoculture, intercropping affords greater potential to conserve water, protect soil quality, and increase crop yields, among other metrics of sustainability. However, there has been much controversy over …
Factors Affecting The Profitability, Productivity, And Sustainability Of Socially Disadvantaged Urban Agriculture Operations In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Hannah Whitley
Urban Food Systems Symposium
Over the past twenty years, various initiatives and policy updates have encouraged sustainable agriculture production in cities across the United States, yet farmers and growers still face multiple environmental, economic, and social challenges unique to their urban context. This study used a mixed-method qualitative design to identify factors that affect the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of socially disadvantaged urban agriculture operations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Findings reveal four sets of factors that constrain sustainable agriculture production for socially disadvantaged growers in Pittsburgh: (1) Navigating institutions and support organizations; (2) Finding and maintaining community; (3) Environmental barriers and limitations; (4) Race, gender, …
Payment For Ecosystem Services: Incentives To Support Environmental Quality & Farming In Vermont, Stephen Posner, Taylor Ricketts, Eric Roy
Payment For Ecosystem Services: Incentives To Support Environmental Quality & Farming In Vermont, Stephen Posner, Taylor Ricketts, Eric Roy
Reports and Policy Briefs
Environmental quality is an ongoing concern in the Lake Champlain Basin. Vermont farmers are in a unique position to manage land in a way that maintains and improves environmental quality. A payment for ecosystem services (PES) program for Vermont would both support the economic vi- ability of Vermont farms and incentivize farmers to improve water quality and soil health. How- ever, conceptual and practical implementation challenges remain.
Effect Of Unique Cover Cropping Strategies On Soil Nitrogen Dynamics And Their Rates Of Nitrogen Release, Manuel Sabbagh
Effect Of Unique Cover Cropping Strategies On Soil Nitrogen Dynamics And Their Rates Of Nitrogen Release, Manuel Sabbagh
Masters Theses
There is limited knowledge concerning the effects of multi-species cover crops (CC) on soil nitrogen (N) dynamics in the row-crop systems of the southeastern US. This study was conducted with two objectives: (i) to determine the rates of in-situ CC residue decomposition and N release in response to CC species and degree of soil contact, and (ii) to understand the seasonal changes in soil N pools across different CC treatments compared to a CC-free control at different soil depths. Based on a 21-week in situ litterbag experiment, CC residue decomposition rates and N release were determined. Litterbags were either placed …
An Empirical Examination Of Formal And Informal Institutional Factors’ Influence On Global Food Industry Sustainability Engagement, Kat Yamamoto
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
This study contributes to the sustainability literature through empirical investigation on how both formal and informal institutional factors influence the level of global food industry’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) engagement (also known as sustainability engagement). This study proposed six hypotheses to be tested for formal and informal institutional factors’ influence on sustainability engagement with simple and multiple linear regression analyses, correlation analysis to examine the relationship between sustainability engagement and individual countries’ institutional factors. Six institutional factors the author studied include Yale’s World Economic Forum’s environmental performance index; the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition (BCFN) Foundation’s food loss and …
Local Challenges And Successes Associated With Transitioning To Sustainable Food System Practices For A West Australian Context: Multi-Sector Stakeholder Perceptions, Ros Sambell, Lesley Andrew, Stephanie Godrich, Justin Wolfgang, Dieter Vandenbroeck, Katie Stubley, Nick Rose, Lenore Newman, Pierre Horwitz, Amanda Devine
Local Challenges And Successes Associated With Transitioning To Sustainable Food System Practices For A West Australian Context: Multi-Sector Stakeholder Perceptions, Ros Sambell, Lesley Andrew, Stephanie Godrich, Justin Wolfgang, Dieter Vandenbroeck, Katie Stubley, Nick Rose, Lenore Newman, Pierre Horwitz, Amanda Devine
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Large-scale food system practices have diminished soil and water quality and negatively impacted climate change. Yet, numerous opportunities exist to harness food system practices that will ensure better outcomes for human health and ecosystems. The objective of this study was to consider food Production, Processing, Access and Consumption domains, and for each determine the challenges and successes associated with progressing towards a sustainable food system. A workshop engaging 122 participants including producers, consultants, consumers, educators, funders, scientists, media, government and industry representatives, was conducted in Perth, Western Australia. A thematic analysis of statements (Successes (n = 170) or Challenges (n …
The New Veggie Tale: Increasing Access To Sustainably-Grown Food In The U.S., Vanessa Ryan
The New Veggie Tale: Increasing Access To Sustainably-Grown Food In The U.S., Vanessa Ryan
Student Theses 2015-Present
Since the mid-twentieth century and the green revolution, industrialized agriculture has required fertilizer, pesticides, excess water and added energy that typically comes from fossil fuels, all of which contribute to climate change while threatening human and environmental health. The goals of this thesis are to illustrate the well-documented environmental degradation caused by various industrial farming techniques; to suggest alternative, sustainable farming practices that preserve and promote the vitality of soil and other natural resources; to examine the unequal power of large agribusiness corporations to influence food production and distribution policies; to assess the current federal policies in place that have …
Using Micrometeorology To Gauge Agriculture's Potential To Sequester Soil Carbon, Debra Blumberg O'Dell
Using Micrometeorology To Gauge Agriculture's Potential To Sequester Soil Carbon, Debra Blumberg O'Dell
Doctoral Dissertations
In addition to reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion, removing atmospheric CO2 may be critical to limit global warming to less than two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels recommended by leading experts. Since cropland occupies 11% of the earth’s land and is intensively managed, cropland agriculture provides one approach for removing CO2 from the atmosphere to mitigate climate change. However, current assessments indicate agriculture is a net emitter of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, and it is unclear how soil management can effect carbon sequestration.In this work micrometeorological methods are used to …
A Pedagogical Framework For The Design And Utilization Of Place-Based Experiential Learning Curriculum On A Campus Farm, Julia L. Angstmann, Amber J. Rollings, Grant A. Fore, Brandon H. Sorge
A Pedagogical Framework For The Design And Utilization Of Place-Based Experiential Learning Curriculum On A Campus Farm, Julia L. Angstmann, Amber J. Rollings, Grant A. Fore, Brandon H. Sorge
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
Campus agriculture projects are increasingly being recognized as spaces impactful to student engagement and learning through curricular and co-curricular programming; however, most campus farm activities are limited to agriculture or sustainability programs and/or co-curricular student clubs. Thus, campus farms are largely underutilized in the undergraduate curriculum, marking a need to explore the efficacy and impact of engaging a diverse array of disciplinary courses in the rich social, environmental, and civic context of local sustainable agriculture. The Farm Hub program presented here incentivizes instructors to refocus a portion of existing course content around the topic of local, sustainable agriculture, and reduces …
Climate Change, Agriculture, And Adaptations: Policy Recommendations For Conservation Agriculture, Sydney Abraham, Mel Dollison
Climate Change, Agriculture, And Adaptations: Policy Recommendations For Conservation Agriculture, Sydney Abraham, Mel Dollison
Climate and Society
This paper examines the intersection of climate change and agriculture with a focus on possibilities for sustainable agriculture in a warmer world. The authors consider the impacts (both positive and detrimental) of climate change on food production systems before engaging with a variety of adaptive strategies including crop diversification, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and conservation agriculture (CA). These strategies are then applied within the context of sub-Saharan agricultural policy. Ultimately, the authors suggest that policymakers should support rural agriculture by prioritizing conservation agriculture as a critical piece of both mitigation and adaptation policy.
Pesticide Application Practices And Knowledge Among Small-Scale Local Rice Growers And Communities In Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study, Benjamin Ndayambaje, Hellen Amuguni, Jeanne Coffin-Schmitt, Nancy Sibo, Martin Ntawubizi, Elizabeth Vanwormer
Pesticide Application Practices And Knowledge Among Small-Scale Local Rice Growers And Communities In Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study, Benjamin Ndayambaje, Hellen Amuguni, Jeanne Coffin-Schmitt, Nancy Sibo, Martin Ntawubizi, Elizabeth Vanwormer
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
Background: Agriculture contributes a third of Rwanda’s GDP and is the main source of income for rural households, with 80% of the total population involved in crop and/or livestock production. The Government of Rwanda established the Muvumba rice project in 2011 amidst a policy shift towards rice as a national staple crop. However, the indiscriminate use of pesticides by local, low-income rice growers has raised concerns about potential human, animal and ecosystem health impacts as pesticide distribution and application are not strictly regulated. Although pesticide use can directly influence farmer health and ecosystems, little is known about small-scale farmers’ pesticide …
Oberlin's Experimental Hazelnut Orchard: Exploring Woody Agriculture's Potential For Climate Change Mitigation And Food System Resilience, Naomi Fireman
Honors Papers
Mitigating and adapting to climate change and transitioning to more sustainable agricultural methods to feed a growing human population are fundamental challenges today. Woody agriculture holds potential for addressing both through food production and carbon sequestration. To help assess this potential, in 2011, Oberlin College planted an experimental orchard made up of 70 hybrid hazelnut trees treated with three levels of fertilization. I asked the questions: How does annual allocation of carbon to different tissues change over time as hybrid hazels mature? How much carbon can this system store, where is it stored, and how does this change over time? …
Mitigating Gaseous Nitrogen And Carbon Losses From Northeastern Agricultural Soils Via Alternative Soil Management Practices, Kyle Michael Dittmer
Mitigating Gaseous Nitrogen And Carbon Losses From Northeastern Agricultural Soils Via Alternative Soil Management Practices, Kyle Michael Dittmer
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Traditional agricultural practices often result in gaseous losses of nitrous oxide (N2O), ammonia (NH3), and carbon dioxide (CO2), representing a net loss of nutrients from agricultural soils, which negatively impacts crop yield and requires farmers to increase nutrient inputs. By adopting best management practices (BMPs; i.e., no-tillage, cover crops, sub-surface manure application, and proper manure application timing), there is great potential to reduce these losses. Because N2O and CO2 are also greenhouse gases (GHGs), climate change mitigation via BMP adoption and emissions reductions would be an important co-benefit. However, adopting a no-tillage and cover cropping system has had setbacks within …
The ‘Botanical Triad’: The Presence Of Insectary Plants Enhances Natural Enemy Abundance On Trap Crop Plants In An Organic Cabbage Agro-Ecosystem, Binita Shrestha, Deborah L. Finke, Jaime C. Piñero
The ‘Botanical Triad’: The Presence Of Insectary Plants Enhances Natural Enemy Abundance On Trap Crop Plants In An Organic Cabbage Agro-Ecosystem, Binita Shrestha, Deborah L. Finke, Jaime C. Piñero
Stockbridge Faculty Publication Series
Habitat manipulation through the incorporation of non-crop plants such as trap crops (to lure pests away from the cash crop) and insectary plants (to provide resources for natural enemies) into agro-ecosystems is an ecological approach to pest management. In a field-scale study, we quantified the effects of integrating the use of trap crops with insectary plants as a novel method to control pest herbivores in an organic cabbage agro-ecosystem. We hypothesized that pests would be concentrated in the trap crop habitat and suppressed by insectary-subsidized natural enemies in situ. We documented arthropod abundance (both adults and immature stages) associated with …
Context Is Everything: An Investigation Of Spanish River Carbonatite And Its Effects On Soil-Plant-Microorganism Systems, James Mc Jones
Context Is Everything: An Investigation Of Spanish River Carbonatite And Its Effects On Soil-Plant-Microorganism Systems, James Mc Jones
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
With growing concerns about agricultural sustainability and food security, the use of rock fertilizers and agrominerals is receiving renewed interest. A wide variety of geological resources have been proposed as crop nutrient sources, with silicate rocks the predominant focus. Carbonatite rocks are known to weather more readily than silicate rocks; yet, they have received relatively little attention as it is thought their high Ca and Mg contents hinder effective nutrient release. However, there is strong evidence that the nutrients within carbonatite rocks are easily accessible to plants, and that these rocks have noticable effects on crop plant growth. Here I …
Relationship Between Habitat And Barn Owl Prey Delivery Rate And Composition In A Napa Valley Vineyard Agroecosystem, Dane A. R. St. George
Relationship Between Habitat And Barn Owl Prey Delivery Rate And Composition In A Napa Valley Vineyard Agroecosystem, Dane A. R. St. George
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
The provision of habitat for natural enemies of agricultural pests is common in integrated pest management approaches globally but has rarely been examined for vertebrate predators controlling vertebrate pests. To mitigate the economic and environmental costs of treating for rodent pests, winegrape producers in Napa Valley, California, have installed nest boxes to attract barn owls (Tyto alba) to their properties, but their effectiveness to control rodent pests in vineyards has not been thoroughly tested. A rigorous estimate of the number of rodents barn owls remove from the landscape is a necessary first step, and this study aimed to …
Design And Development Of A Front Mounted On-The-Go Soil Strength Profile Sensor, Ari̇f Behi̇ç Teki̇n, Harun Yalçin
Design And Development Of A Front Mounted On-The-Go Soil Strength Profile Sensor, Ari̇f Behi̇ç Teki̇n, Harun Yalçin
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Soil compaction is a great problem since it affects crop growth and yield. The causes of soil compaction are the management practices in agricultural production. A common practice is to implement subsoiling at a few centimeters below the hardpan. Management practices, field traffic, and variations of the soil?s physical and chemical properties throughout the field cause variations in the soil compaction degree and depth. Subsoiling at certain depths can cause excessive energy consumption at a high cost. Therefore, agricultural tillage equipment could be improved by varying the tillage depth. Soil strength is the main indicator that depends on several soil …
Continental-Scale Suppression Of An Invasive Pest By A Host-Specific Parasitoid Underlines Both Environmental And Economic Benefits Of Arthropod Biological Control, Kris A. G. Wyckhuys, Prapit Wongtiem, Aunu Rauf, Anchana Thancharoen, George E. Heimpel, Nhung T. T. Le, Muhammad Zainal Fanani, Geoff M. Gurr, Jonathan G. Lundgren, Dharani D. Burra, Leo K. Palao, Glenn Hyman, Ignazio Graziosi, Vi X. Le, Matthew J. W. Cock, Teja Tscharntke, Steve D. Wratten, Liem V. Nguyen, Minsheng You, Yanhui Lu, Johannes W Ketelaar, Georg Goergen, Peter Neuenschwander
Continental-Scale Suppression Of An Invasive Pest By A Host-Specific Parasitoid Underlines Both Environmental And Economic Benefits Of Arthropod Biological Control, Kris A. G. Wyckhuys, Prapit Wongtiem, Aunu Rauf, Anchana Thancharoen, George E. Heimpel, Nhung T. T. Le, Muhammad Zainal Fanani, Geoff M. Gurr, Jonathan G. Lundgren, Dharani D. Burra, Leo K. Palao, Glenn Hyman, Ignazio Graziosi, Vi X. Le, Matthew J. W. Cock, Teja Tscharntke, Steve D. Wratten, Liem V. Nguyen, Minsheng You, Yanhui Lu, Johannes W Ketelaar, Georg Goergen, Peter Neuenschwander
Entomology Faculty Publications
Biological control, a globally-important ecosystem service, can provide long-term and broad-scale suppression of invasive pests, weeds and pathogens in natural, urban and agricultural environments. Following (few) historic cases that led to sizeable environmental up-sets, the discipline of arthropod biological control has—over the past decades—evolved and matured. Now, by deliberately taking into account the ecological risks associated with the planned introduction of insect natural enemies, immense environmental and societal benefits can be gained. In this study, we document and analyze a successful case of biological control against the cassava mealybug, Phenacoccus manihoti (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) which invaded Southeast Asia in 2008, where …
Reorganizing School Lunch For A More Just And Sustainable Food System In The Us, Jennifer Gaddis, Amy K. Coplen
Reorganizing School Lunch For A More Just And Sustainable Food System In The Us, Jennifer Gaddis, Amy K. Coplen
Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Publications and Presentations
Public school lunch programs in the United States are contested political terrains shaped by government agencies, civil society activists, and agri-food companies. The particular organization of these programs has consequences for public health, social justice, and ecological sustainability. This contribution draws on political economy, critical food studies, and feminist economics to analyze the US National School Lunch Program, one of the world's oldest and largest government-sponsored school lunch programs. It makes visible the social and environmental costs of the "heat-and-serve" economy, where widely used metrics consider only the speed and volume of service as productive work. This study demonstrates that …
Modeling The Impact Of Irrigation Systems On Agriculture Sustainability In Ardabil Province, Hadi Veisi, Reza Deihimfard Dr., Alireza Shahmohammadi Mr.
Modeling The Impact Of Irrigation Systems On Agriculture Sustainability In Ardabil Province, Hadi Veisi, Reza Deihimfard Dr., Alireza Shahmohammadi Mr.
International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software
Irrigation system practices have various impacts on agriculture in terms of ecological, social and economic aspects. Understanding these effects may contribute to develop appropriate policies and strategies for sustainable agriculture.This research was carried out to evaluate the developmental effects of irrigation projects on agricultural sustainability in Ardabil province. In this research, 60 stakeholder’s views in the field of sustainable agriculture including agricultural experts, promotion specialists, university professors associated with irrigation projects and members of nongovernmental organizations were explored using a hierarchical method. A hierarchical network was created to select the best irrigation system at two levels. The results showed that …
Agroecology In Argentina: Transitioning Farmers To Resilient Agriculture, Ashley D. Kunesh
Agroecology In Argentina: Transitioning Farmers To Resilient Agriculture, Ashley D. Kunesh
University Honors Theses
In the context of the ecological crisis that our planet currently faces under the threat of climate change, agroecology is becoming a pertinent solution in the scientific community as a resilient approach to agricultural production. Despite vast evidence of the benefits it is not widely promoted by government and NGOs. This paper seeks to address the gap of knowledge in understanding how to help producers transition to agroecological practices with a case study in Argentina, a country with diverse eco-regions where industrial-agriculture is dominant. We identify key motivations and obstacles to adopt agroecological practices and assessed possible strategies for moving …
Subsidizing Climate Change: How The Agricultural Business Is Harming Our Planet, Caroline Berejka
Subsidizing Climate Change: How The Agricultural Business Is Harming Our Planet, Caroline Berejka
Student Theses 2015-Present
In exploring the concept of environmental sustainability in the modern age, it is important to look at the practices of the agriculture industry and the role of agricultural production in the multifaceted issue of climate change. The agriculture industry's overwhelming power in the US government and its resistance to moving toward more sustainable practices is an issue that the average American has little awareness of. In order to push the movement of environmental sustainability forward, it is necessary to examine the economic reasons for the slow shift towards sustainable agriculture and possible incentives for industrial farmers to modify their practices. …
Farming The Bronx: The Potential For Controlled-Environment Agriculture To Address Environmental Degradation And Urban Social Issues, Reyna Wang
Student Theses 2015-Present
This paper and design proposal explores the possibilities of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) to address the issue of impending global food insecurity and widespread loss of ecosystem services while providing communities in the Bronx with tools for social empowerment. Chapter 1 presents quantitative data from sources like the Millenium Ecosystem Assessment regarding the widespread environmental impacts of industrial agriculture and shows how these harmful impacts can be limited or reduced through a transition to CEA in urban areas. Chapter 2 describes CEA design methods and technologies that can be combined in different ways to suit a diverse variety of settings and …
The Detriments Of Factory Farming, Carrie Williams
The Detriments Of Factory Farming, Carrie Williams
Undergraduate Honors Theses
This thesis discusses the detrimental effects that industrialized farming practices have on public health, animal welfare, and ecological systems and includes factual support. It also provides practical application of this information as well as possible solutions and a detailed description of a related art exhibition.
Sustainability, Ezra Small
Sustainability, Ezra Small
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
In 2017, UMass Amherst installed over 15,000 photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and as part of three solar parking-lot canopies on campus. This project is just one of the many components of the “Sustainable UMass” program which strives to both practice and teach about creating and maintaining a sustainable world. This workshop will provide an overview of the work of the campus sustainability program ranging from academics and research to waste and recycling, with a focus on the science and technology of solar electric energy and emissions accounting. Skills such as problem solving, data analysis, predicting and modeling will be …
Increasing Carbon Footprint Of Grain Crop Production In The Us Western Corn Belt, Chaoqun Lu, Zhen Yu, Hanqin Tian, David A. Hennessy, Hongli Feng, Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Yuyu Zhou, Tom Sauer, Raymond Arritt
Increasing Carbon Footprint Of Grain Crop Production In The Us Western Corn Belt, Chaoqun Lu, Zhen Yu, Hanqin Tian, David A. Hennessy, Hongli Feng, Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Yuyu Zhou, Tom Sauer, Raymond Arritt
United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service / University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Faculty Publications
Global agriculture is challenged to increase soil carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing products for an increasing population. Growing crop production could be achieved through higher yield per hectare (i.e. intensive farming) or more hectares (extensive farming),which however, have different ecological and environmental consequences.Multiple lines of evidence indicate that expanding cropland for additional production may lead to loss of vegetation and soil carbon, and threaten the survival of wildlife. New concerns about the impacts of extensive farming have been raised for the US Corn Belt, one of the world’s most productive regions, as cropland has rapidly expanded …
Diseño De Estrategias Agrosostenibles Para Los Sistemas Productivos De Plátano Desarrollados Por Estudiantes De Cuarto Año De Ingeniería Agronómica, Daihana Liseth Hernández Chinchilla
Diseño De Estrategias Agrosostenibles Para Los Sistemas Productivos De Plátano Desarrollados Por Estudiantes De Cuarto Año De Ingeniería Agronómica, Daihana Liseth Hernández Chinchilla
Ingeniería Ambiental y Sanitaria
El propósito de este trabajo fue diseñar estrategias agro-sostenibles que mejorar las condiciones de los sistemas productivos de plátano teniendo en cuenta los aspectos económicos, productivos y medioambientales. El estudio considera los proyectos de desarrollo por seis estudiantes de Ingeniería Agronómica de la Universidad de La Salle - Campus Yopal. Teniendo en cuenta que todos los estudiantes de Ingeniería Agronómica tienen que desarrollar un proyecto productivo en su comunidad de origen, es importante incluir el componente ambiental en la etapa de formulación, desarrollo y evaluación del proyecto, que permita a la Universidad mejorar el conocimiento sobre el Impactos que este …
Utilización De Compostaje Tradicional Y Vermicompostaje Como Estrategia Para La Implementación De Agricultura Urbana En Altos Del Pino, Cazucá, Diana Laritza Vanegas Arévalo
Utilización De Compostaje Tradicional Y Vermicompostaje Como Estrategia Para La Implementación De Agricultura Urbana En Altos Del Pino, Cazucá, Diana Laritza Vanegas Arévalo
Ingeniería Ambiental y Sanitaria
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