Sustainable farming practices could slash energy use, transform American South
This article discusses how to make agriculture in the American South more sustainable by using a holistic approach. It looks at the history of unsustainable practices in agriculture, the challenges faced, and the benefits of nature in making agriculture more sustainable. The article also talks about tools and practices that can help make agriculture more sustainable. It evaluates the economic, ecological, and cultural aspects of agriculture in the South and provides case studies of sustainable farms. The article compares holistic and reductionist approaches in agricultural science.