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Initial Publication Date: January 11, 2018

Conservation Agriculture in Brazil Case Study

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Go to the FAO UN website and read their brief description of Conservation Agriculture. Then watch the short video "Conservation Agriculture in Southern Brazil".

After Watching the Video, Answer the Following Three Questions:

Question 1 - Short answer

Describe the soil and crop management practices that the video about Conservation Agriculture describes that promote soil quality and crop productivity.

Question 2 - Short answer

In Brazil, what were some of the ecological benefits of conservation agriculture?

Question 3 - Short answer

In Brazil, what were some of the socio-economic benefits of conservation agriculture?


These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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