Reading #6 - Moving Ecoagriculture into the Mainstream

I have never heard of the terms agroecological farming or ecoagriculture landscapes. Agroecological farming relies on biologically based, integrated soil-plant-animal cropping systems, and ecoagriculture is based on the science of landscape ecology that asses patterns and flows of nutrients, water, people, and wildlife. I was unaware how important landscape ecology is. It is very interesting the way different crops are placed depending on the aspects on the environment. I found it fascinating that David Kuria researched in Kenya to help with their forests and watersheds. They started seeing healthier agriculture, and this helped prove there are better ways to practice agriculture. These new ways need to be used worldwide, so our agriculture can improve.