13. Which one of these sustainable practices would you recommend to a farmer who is wanting to maximize the use of his farmland while minimizing any negative impacts on the environment? (1 point) Responses A. Alley cropping (growing trees between rows of crops) A. Alley cropping (growing trees between rows of crops) B. Intercropping (growing 2 crops on the same piece of land) B. Intercropping (growing 2 crops on the same piece of land) C. Sharecropping (giving a share of your crop to your landowner in exchange for allowing you to farm on his land) C. Sharecropping (giving a share of your crop to your landowner in exchange for allowing you to farm on his land) D. Both A and B

Answer 1

I would recommend option D, both A and B.

Both alley cropping and intercropping are sustainable practices that can help maximize the use of farmland while minimizing negative environmental impacts.

• Alley cropping involves growing trees alongside crops, which can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and provide shade and wind protection.
• Intercropping allows for more efficient use of land by growing multiple crops together, which can improve soil health, reduce pest infestations, and increase overall yield.

Both practices support sustainable agriculture and can lead to more resilient farming systems. Sharecropping, on the other hand, primarily addresses landownership and economic arrangements rather than sustainable farming practices.