Question

What cost should a farmer consider when deciding whether to adopt intercropping as a sustainable farming practice?(1 point)
Responses

increased fire risk
increased fire risk

increased labor expenses
increased labor expenses

decreased soil quality
decreased soil quality

higher risk of disease

Answer 1

When deciding whether to adopt intercropping as a sustainable farming practice, a farmer should consider **increased labor expenses**. Intercropping can require more effort in terms of planting, maintenance, and harvesting compared to monoculture systems, thus potentially increasing labor costs.