1992/03/01 by Paul F. O'connell, Paul F. O’Connell
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Agricultural Innovations and Practices #Organic Food and Agriculture #Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
paper · doi:10.1177/003072709202100103
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The concepts of sustainable agriculture have been much debated in recent years. The emphasis in this paper is on alternative farming practices that optimize on-farm techniques to control pests and satisfy nutrient requirements; and that address broader ecological and societal goals. This contribution focuses on the economic findings and barriers to adopting sustainable farming practices in the USA. These issues are of major concern to policymakers, agribusiness and producers. Shifts are occuring in American agriculture, but major adjustments in farming practices will not occur until farm policy is changed and economic, environmental, and social goals are fully incorporated into the accounting framework.