Intercropping in China

Farming on the steep hills of China can be a challenge and soil erosion is a huge concern. This week we take a closer look at some research to protect the soil while increasing profits at the same time in China. We encourage you to look at the linked article and utilize the discussion points below to guide the conversations in your classrooms and communities around the globe.

Helping Chinese Farmers Tackle Erosion

Discussion Points

• Imagine someone approaches you on the street and has no idea what intercropping is. Explain it to them in a couple sentences.
• What benefits where found utilizing intercropping in China? 
• Of all the benefits listed which do you feel was the most important and why?
• Soil erosion continues to be an issue in China and around the world. What are additional ways that erosion can be reduced in China and globally? Explain how/why your recommendations would be successful.

**Ag Educators: Take the last point a step farther and have students create a plan to reduce erosion in China and present to the class.