Small family farms in tropics can feed the hungry and preserve biodiversity

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 15:42 in Earth & Climate

Conventional wisdom among many ecologists is that industrial-scale agriculture is the best way to produce lots of food while preserving biodiversity in the world's remaining tropical forests. But some researchers reject that idea and argue that small, family-owned farms may provide a better way to meet both goals.

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