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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Gases released into the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat and contribute to climate change.

Net Zero Emissions

A state where the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount removed, resulting in no overall increase.

Agroecosystem

A farming system viewed as an ecological unit, including crops, livestock, soil, water, and human activities, interacting together.

Agroforestry

An agricultural system that intentionally combines trees and shrubs with crops or livestock on the same land, providing environmental and economic benefits.

Cover Cropping

Planting non-cash crops like clover or rye in between main harvest seasons to improve soil health, prevent erosion, and suppress weeds.

Conservation Tillage

Farming methods that disturb the soil as little as possible, such as no-till or reduced-till, to reduce erosion and improve soil structure.

Agrivoltaic Systems

Farming practices that combine solar power generation with agriculture on the same land, allowing both crop production and electricity generation.