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agroecology  

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  • Agroecology is one of several fields that emerged as a response to the environmental and social impacts of industrialized agriculture (also termed conventional agriculture). Industrial agriculture's focus on maximizing yields and profits has resulted in negative impacts on social and ecological systems around the world. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Agroecology]

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