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SUSTAINABLE FARMER [3 records]

Record 1 2025-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names
  • Agriculture - General
  • Environment
CONT

Many inputs and practices used by conventional farmers are ... used in sustainable agriculture. Sustainable farmers, however, maximize reliance on natural, renewable, and on-farm inputs. Equally important are the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a particular strategy. Converting to sustainable practices does not mean simple input substitution. Frequently, it substitutes enhanced management and scientific knowledge for conventional inputs, especially chemical inputs that harm the environment on farms and in rural communities. The goal is to develop efficient, biological systems which do not need high levels of material inputs.

Key term(s)
  • SUSTAGRIDUR2025

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois
  • Agriculture - Généralités
  • Environnement
DEF

Agriculteur qui a recours à des pratiques contribuant à rendre durable l'agriculture.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Agriculture - General
  • Food Industries
CONT

Consumers everywhere are looking for ways to keep their food dollars in their own communities, to make better, sustainable choices and to help the environment. Supporting a local farmer is one of the best ways to do so.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Agriculture - Généralités
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
CONT

Nous faisons le choix de nous associer à un «Fermier de famille». Ce faisant, nous devenons ainsi «partenaire» d'une ferme biologique de notre milieu en achetant une part de récolte à l'avance. Les fermes participantes livrent les paniers de légumes variés à un point de chute de notre quartier, et ce, à chaque semaine.

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Ecosystems
CONT

In the latest issue of Forest Planning Canada, Camp explains why natural selection forestry is both more economical and environmentally sound. He also proposes the formation of an Ecoforestry Institute to oversee education and training programs based on his book, "The Forest Farmer Handbook". The Institute would also develop demonstration forests and provide the public with access to see examples of ecologically sustainable forest use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Dans la terminologie du gouvernement québécois, type de forêt servant à l'enseignement de la foresterie et à la recherche forestière.

Spanish

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