Across
- 4. A system that mimics nature to grow food sustainably.
- 8. Turning or stirring the soil; can lead to degradation.
- 9. Farming system focused on raising livestock.
- 12. When water dissolves and carries nutrients downward.
- 15. The mix of sand, silt, and clay in soil.
- 17. Health issues from either too little or poor-quality food.
- 19. Farming with high inputs like fertilizer and labor.
- 21. A specific layer in a soil profile.
- 22. Growing only one type of crop in a large area.
Down
- 1. Large-scale farming for profit and distribution.
- 2. Creating "steps" on slopes to stop water erosion.
- 3. Farming to feed a family with little for sale.
- 5. Soil particles with high mineral-holding capacity (CEC).
- 6. Farming system focused on growing crops.
- 7. The vertical, layered structure of a soil system.
- 10. Soil particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand.
- 11. Dark, crumbly organic matter from decayed plants.
- 13. Leaving land unplanted to restore its fertility.
- 14. Moving livestock from place to place for grazing.
- 16. The loss of soil due to wind or water.
- 18. The nutrient-rich 'A' horizon used for plant growth.
- 20. The buildup of salts in soil, often from irrigation.