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Subject Description: While the term "sustainable agriculture" is not clearly defined, most definitions include four basic goals: adequate food and fiber production; sound environmental stewardship; economic viability; and development of strong rural communities. Sustainable agriculture may be understood as a process of striking a balance among these goals, viewing them as complementary rather than competing. This subject area focuses on policy and legal developments pertinent to sustainable agriculture activities throughout the United States.
Subject Description: While the term "sustainable agriculture" is not clearly defined, most definitions include four basic goals: adequate food and fiber production; sound environmental stewardship; economic viability; and development of strong rural communities. Sustainable agriculture may be understood as a process of striking a balance among these goals, viewing them as complementary rather than competing. This subject area focuses on policy and legal developments pertinent to sustainable agriculture activities throughout the United States.
