2014 Carroll County Envirothon 5 th Issue Scenario Sustainable/Locally Grown Agriculture

2014 Carroll County Envirothon5th Issue Scenario

Sustainable/Locally Grown Agriculture

Scenario Details:- Each group will act as an agricultural consulting firm that has been

asked to present a 5-year plan for a 33 acre farm that will produce the greatest possible economic, environmental, and social benefits

Each Plan MUST Address these key topics:

1) 3 Pillars of sustainable ag: Profit, Stewardship, Quality of Life

2) Ecosystem functions and services, especially soil health

3) Benefits of sustainable farming to soil health, water quality & quantity, biodiversity, and weed & insect management

4) The importance of local & regional food systems to sustainable ag

Each presentation SHOULD include these components:- 5 year crop rotation plan for 5 acres of certified organic land- Land use plan for remaining 20 acres of fields/pasture- Financial plan: analysis of revenues vs. expenses- Identification & description of specific sustainable practices- Marketing strategy for the farming operation- Environmental assessment of the farm and the surrounding area.

Scenario Visuals

Northwest Corner, looking North Center, looking North

Northeast, looking Northeast East, looking East

East end, looking North Center, looking Northwest