Learning Objectives

At the end of this segment you should:

• Be able to name the 3 goals of agroecology
• Be able to name the 4 guiding principles of agroecology
• Understand key ecological concepts integrating agroecology’s key areas

Resources

• Systems
• Production
• Diversity
• Resilience

Presentation Notes

• Goals and Principles
• Principles from Ecology

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Activities

1. -- The Pyramid --

   1. Find a small group of 3-4 people that work in a different area than you.
   2. Identify the areas of the agroecology framework diagram where each of you work.
   3. How could you combine your efforts to improve your impacts in service of the goals of agroecology?

   

2. -- Agroecology vs Sustainable Agriculture --

   1. How does your work promote sustainability in agriculture, natural resource management, and/or community development?
   2. How does your work promote the goals of agroecology?
   3. How was your response to 1 & 2 similar? different?
   4. Can you make a clear distinction between agroecology and sustainable agriculture?