Question

A beef cattle farmer wanting to reduce the ecological footprint of the operation decides to shift from cattle farming to wheat farming. Other than energy-based expenses, explain how this change in business practice will affect the ecological footprint of the farm.

Answer 1

Answer: Polyculture crops work together to balance the nutrients in the soil. Some crops add nitrogen to the soil, and some take nitrogen from the soil. This means the farmer wouldn't need to use as much fertilizer on the farm, reducing the ecological footprint.

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