Please help 1. What does it mean for a farm to be "self sustaining."

2. Why must farming practices become more intense? Why must we produce more per acre?

3. Where does agricultural pollution come from. Name 3 points of pollution from agriculture.

4. What does it mean to be "Stewards of the Land" in agriculture. Why does this matter to the farmer?

5. Why is it better that crops are grown with a bare minimum of plowing?

6. Why are wetlands important to the environment? What does it mean for your farm if you have wetlands on your acreage (name 2 things).

7. Why is it important to have a source of clean water on your farm? Is there an issue in the US or Mexico with having adequate water for the farms?

8. What is the difference between older and younger pesticides? Do they work differently? How do they affect you and the environment?

9. When nitrogen fertilizer is applied, approximately what percent is absorbed by the plant? Where does the rest of it go (name at least 2 places)? Why is this a problem?