Sustainable agriculture.(Special Wetlands Issue)

From: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation | Date: November 1, 1995 | Copyright information

The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) focuses on the importance of sustainable agricultural practices that satisfactorily meet the need for adequate food while maintaining the integrity and quality of the environment. SWCS seeks the replacement of agricultural programs that encourage the production of high yields through the use of pesticides with programs such as crop rotation, erosion control and biologically managed pest control.

What can SWCS do to speed development and adoption of sustainable systems? Sustainable agriculture is central to the missions of the Society and its ...

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