Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems 20, 30

(a)	Discuss the relationship between sustainability and water and soil quality.
(b)	Discuss the implications of soil and water stewardship, including the role of government policies, incentives, and regulations in promoting sustainable practices and supporting farmers in their stewardship efforts.
(c)	Explore traditional practices used by Indigenous peoples to maintain land and water health.
(d)	Discuss the importance of historical and contemporary grain and livestock production practices that conserve water and soil quality.
(e)	Research the importance of livestock grazing practices to maintenance of healthy ranching landscapes.
(f)	Explain the 4 Rs of nutrient stewardship: right source; right place; right amount; and, right time.
(g)	Research current methods for reducing soil erosion (e.g., planting trees, land cover, direct seeding).
(h)	Examine the effectiveness of various methods (e.g., minimum tillage, crop rotation) for maintaining soil health.
(i)	Describe the purpose of a watershed and its relation to agricultural production.
(j)	Identify geographic boundaries for Saskatchewan’s major watersheds.
(k)	Research characteristics (e.g., size, slope, shape, drainage, density, land use/land cover, geology and soils, vegetation) of the local watershed.
(l)	Identify issues associated with water management related to food production in Saskatchewan, including: ripple effect (i.e., how one action can impact another’s land); impact of individual local decisions on watersheds; water security needs and opportunities; and, intended and unintended consequences of human altered water drainage patterns.
(m)	Research historical and contemporary issues associated with livestock production and water stewardship.
(n)	Investigate the role of Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency in maintaining water safety and security in the province.

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