Environmental Science 1302- Crystal Rosana

  1.0    Point of View Dr. David. D Briske is coming from a scientist’s point of view. As he states in his article, it is his duty and obligation to “fact check” Mr. Allan Savory and his claims, because this issue is his lifelong profession and study (Briske, 2014). He feels it is his responsibility to review the evidence presented by Savory. In the field of science, there are certain methodological frameworks that one must work with another to prove a theory. Given that this is career, you can see his frustration in having to explain why this theory could potentially be more harmful than helpful. "Claims made Mr. Savory in the TED video are unsubstaniated and represent an unfortunate distraction from legitimate and proven procedures, and outcomes of grazing management"(Briske, 2014). In his writings, Dr. Briske is clearly against Mr. Savory’s claims. He makes it known, where the science community stands with these over grazing practices. It is also a dangerous concept to...

  1.0    Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture   Regenerative agriculture is the process of certain practices that are meant to restore soil, reduce carbon, increase water and nutrient cycles, reduce labor for farmers, less land usage, create plant and soil biodiversity, and change the perception on how we view agriculture today and moving forward into the future. 2.0    Explore the Facts   The idea of regenerative agriculture is to ensure that the practices used today, will ensure the next generation can continue to grow crops and it is sustainable. Currently, we have practices that are not only not sustainable, but devastating to our health and the environment. 2.1 Animals and Plants     Animals and plants have a symbiotic relationship. They both benefit from each other in an ecological loop (Patagonia, 2020). As mass production of agriculture began to increase, the plant and animals were separated disrupting that harmony. 2.2 Importance...

  I. History of Agriculture A.       Pre-Modern Agriculture 1. Humans require basic nutrition. 2. Humans were foragers and nomadic. 3. Over 10,000 years ago agriculture began. 4. Founding Crops for Human Consumption at that Time:         a. einkorn wheat         b. emmer wheat         c. hulled barley         d. peas         e. lentils         f. bitter vetch         g. chick peas         h. flax 5. Wheat first to be cultivated on a large scale. 6. 7,000 B.C, two regions Cultivated crops on a large Scale:         a. Persian Gulf and around the Nile River (Fertile Crescent)        ...