Division: ASA Section: Environmental Quality

Title: Managing Natural Resources In An Era Of Increased Demand For Animal Products

Lead Community Sponsor: Animal Agriculture and the Environment Community
Cosponsor: C06 Forage and Grazinglands, Soil & Water Management & Conservation
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Format: Oral Topical Session
Keywords: Animal agricultureLivestock productionNatural resource managementSustainability

Session Description: Global demand for livestock products grows every year as a result of an increasing human population and changing diets. This growth places pressure on the array of natural resources that support animal agriculture, including (though not limited to) land, water, and energy. In a world where natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce or degraded, it is critical to understand how key natural resources might be managed to support increased demand for livestock products. This session will address the natural resource requirements of animal agriculture and how those resources might be better managed to sustainably increase production.

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