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Session: Friday, 18 May 2007: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| 207 (Pfahler Hall) |
Perspectives on Chemical Use in Sustainable Agriculture |
Abstract: Concepts on sustainability have become increasingly important in societal goals for agriculture, chemical production and energy use. This session will provide an array of perspectives on chemical use in sustainable agriculture. Speakers will share their interpretation of the definition and principles that affect the evolving practices of sustainable agriculture. |
| Organizers: | Alethia M. Brown Aldos C. Barefoot |
| Presiders: | Aldos C. Barefoot Alethia M. Brown |
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| 9:00 AM | | | Welcoming Remarks
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| 9:10 AM | 442 | | What is Sustainable Agriculture?
Burleson Smith |
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| 9:40 AM | 443 | | Use of Chemicals in Sustainable and Organic Agriculture: Philosophy and Practice
Mary Barbercheck |
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| 10:10 AM | | | Break
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| 10:30 AM | 444 | | Considerations for Use of Pesticides in Sustainable Farming
Steve Groff |
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| 11:00 AM | 445 | | Role of Chemical Pesticides in Sustaining Crop Protection
Leonard Gianessi |
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| 11:30 AM | | | Concluding Remarks
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