Question

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

higher risk of disease
higher risk of disease

increased fire risk
increased fire risk

decreased soil quality
decreased soil quality

increased labor expenses
increased labor expenses

Answer 1

The cost a farmer should primarily consider when deciding whether to adopt intercropping as a sustainable farming practice is **increased labor expenses**. Intercropping often requires more management, planning, and labor to maintain the diverse crops, which may result in higher labor costs compared to monoculture farming.