Agroecology

Agroecology is a comprehensive, holistic approach to developing sustainable food systems that connects scientific principles and the knowledge of ecological systems with agriculture and the cultivation of food. Use of agroecology can improve the sustainability and efficacy of implementing alternative agriculture and food safety, in addition to the management of animal welfare, soil biology, waste management and wildlife habitat. It can also inform broader concepts, such as ecosystems, resource conservation, ethics, biodiversity, social justice and community health.