1. Organic farming: Practices that promote healthy soil, biodiversity, and reduce the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
2. Community-supported agriculture (CSA): A model of farming where consumers and farmers form a direct relationship, often through a subscription service, where the consumer is supplied with local and seasonal produce.
3. Regenerative agriculture: A holistic approach that involves principles such as soil health, biodiversity, crop rotation, and minimizing inputs.
4. Permaculture: An integrated approach to agriculture that mimics the natural ecosystem and aims to promote sustainable food production in harmony with the environment.
5. Food forests: Systems that create a self-sustaining ecosystem of edible plants and trees, which can provide an ongoing source of food with little to no maintenance.
6. Urban agriculture: The practice of growing food in urban areas, allowing people to have access to fresh produce with reduced emissions from transport.
7. Agroforestry: Incorporating agriculture and trees to create a more biodiverse and sustainable ecosystem to produce food.
8. Aquaponics: A system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics to create a closed-loop system, which uses fertilized water from the fish tank to grow plants and returns clean water back to the fish.
9. Local food systems: Selling and consuming food that is grown or produced close to where it is consumed, reducing food miles and supporting local economies.
10. Conservation agriculture: A farming practice that includes practices such as reduced tillage and intercropping to improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, and increase crop yields.
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