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General Principles for the Conversion Process
    On making the transition to a more sustainable agriculture.
       by Professor Stephen R. Gliessman


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General Principles

  • Recycle Nutrients
  • Renewable Resources
  • Eliminate Toxics
  • Use Natural Inputs
  • Use Biology
  • Manage Pests
  • Adjust to Environment
  • Adapt Biota
  • Value Health
  • Conserve Resources
  • Sustainable Design
  • Conversion Levels
  • Encourage Conversion
  • Study Conversion
  • Sustainability