2014 Carroll County Envirothon 5 th Issue Scenario Sustainable/Locally Grown Agriculture.
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2014 Carroll County Envirothon5th Issue Scenario
Sustainable/Locally Grown Agriculture
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Scenario Details:- Each group will act as an agricultural consulting firm that has been
asked to present a 5-year plan for a 33 acre farm that will produce the greatest possible economic, environmental, and social benefits
Each Plan MUST Address these key topics:
1) 3 Pillars of sustainable ag: Profit, Stewardship, Quality of Life
2) Ecosystem functions and services, especially soil health
3) Benefits of sustainable farming to soil health, water quality & quantity, biodiversity, and weed & insect management
4) The importance of local & regional food systems to sustainable ag
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Each presentation SHOULD include these components:- 5 year crop rotation plan for 5 acres of certified organic land- Land use plan for remaining 20 acres of fields/pasture- Financial plan: analysis of revenues vs. expenses- Identification & description of specific sustainable practices- Marketing strategy for the farming operation- Environmental assessment of the farm and the surrounding area.
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Scenario Visuals
Northwest Corner, looking North Center, looking North
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Northeast, looking Northeast East, looking East
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East end, looking North Center, looking Northwest