Home Institution
University of Puget Sound
Publication Date
Spring 2024
Abstract
Syntropic farming, a type of regenerative agriculture, models its farming system after a forest. This type of farming prioritizes soil health while also providing a varied yield of crops. Because it is a fairly new system globally, little research has been done on the economic impacts of syntropic farming, and therefore the feasibility of scaling up regenerative systems like this. This study aims to analyze the economic feasibility of this system through a literature review and a cost-benefit analysis framework. The results highlight the applicability, environmental advantage and economic feasibility of the system. Based on the presented framework, the short term costs are likely to be outweighed by the long term benefits. A widespread implementation of this system like this could revolutionize modern agriculture, providing varied crops while also repairing harms done to soils by anthropogenic activities.
Disciplines
Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Science | Human Ecology | Soil Science | Sustainability
Recommended Citation
Kettley, Aubrey, "What soil is worth: A cost-benefit framework analysis of syntropic farming" (2024). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 3772.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/3772
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Agricultural Economics Commons, Agricultural Science Commons, Human Ecology Commons, Soil Science Commons, Sustainability Commons
Program Name
Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice