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The article explores the potential of implementing agroecology principles in the Northern Great Plains (NGP) to address sustainability challenges in large-scale agriculture. It highlights the specific issues faced by the NGP, such as climate change, limited precipitation, and health and food security concerns for Indigenous Peoples. The authors argue that applying agroecological principles to large-scale farming in the NGP could have numerous benefits, including increased crop and forage diversity, conservation of biodiversity, improved regional food security, and innovation with crop and livestock producers. They propose research questions and potential agroecological solutions for the NGP, including incorporating Indigenous knowledge, focusing on food as medicine, and considering bison-based livestock agriculture. The article also discusses the movement of agroecology in the NGP, particularly efforts by Indigenous People to reintroduce bison and establish local meat processing facilities. It suggests that agroecology can collaborate with these native initiatives to create a sustainable future for agriculture in the region. The article also highlights the negative impacts of current agricultural practices in the NGP, such as rural depopulation, economic-driven agriculture, degraded soils, and pollution. It proposes agroecological solutions, such as diversifying crops, transitioning from cattle to bison, and prioritizing sustainable cropping systems. The article emphasizes the importance of transdisciplinary engagement and the co-production of participatory knowledge to effectively address the challenges faced by large-scale agriculture in the NGP. [Extracted from the article] |
