Feeding the Future

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Across
  1. 2. an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits.
  2. 4. When fertile land becomes dry and barren
  3. 7. Charcoal like material added to soil to help plants grow
  4. 11. Farming using technology to manage crops efficiently
  5. 12. Farming method where the soil is not plowed to prevent erosion
  6. 13. The process of water soaking into the ground
Down
  1. 1. When soil is pressed down tightly, often by livestock
  2. 3. Type of crop that can survive with very little water
  3. 5. Long period with very little or no rainfall
  4. 6. Changing what is grown in a field each season to keep soil healthy
  5. 8. Farming that works with nature to protect the environment
  6. 9. When wind or water washes away topsoil
  7. 10. When harmful chemicals contaminate the ground