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SP09 EDM300 Penny - Saving Farmer George

by Michael Cox

Crop Rotation Expert

Crop Rotation Expert


 

CROP ROTATION EXPERT

 

Farmer George fields are barren and dry. There are no plants anywhere! As you have discovered this problem is due to the lack of water, and the poor soil quality. It is your job to figure out how Farmer George can fix his poor soil quality before its too late. The easiest method for fixing his poor soil quality is through crop rotation. Farmer George has been planting and harvesting potatoes for so many years that his soil has been stripped of vital nutrients. So you will develop a crop rotation plan using at least four plants that you will come across in your research that will introduce those vital nutrients back into his soil. Also make sure that you answer the questions below so that when it comes time for your group to present to Farmer George, you all can make sure that his questions will be answered! Good Luck!

 

 

Be sure to answer the following questions in your presentation:

  1. What are the benefits of Crop Rotation?
  2. What are common plants used in crop rotation?
  3. Why is crop rotation necessary when planting crops?

 

Your FINAL goal is Develop a plan for crop rotation using at least 4 different plants that will be rotated throughout one year.


Use the following links for your research, but feel free to use any other sources you might come across: