April 1, 2025
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Emulsifier

emulsifier: A substance added to mixtures of food such as water and oil to hold them together. Stabilizer (NOTE: Emulsifiers are used in sauces and added to meat to increase the water content so that the meat is heavier. In the European Union, emulsifiers and stabilizers have E numbers E322 to E495.) Understanding emulsifiers helps farmers in food processing and product formulation.

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Ecoagriculture

ecoagriculture: The practice of productive agriculture using methods designed to maintain natural resources, biodiversity, and the landscape. Ecoagriculture benefits farmers by promoting sustainable practices that protect and enhance the environment.

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Enrich

enrich: 1. To make something richer or stronger, e.g., soil can be enriched by adding humus. 2. To improve the nutritional quality of food. Enrich with vitamins. 3. To improve the living conditions of farm animals, e.g., by providing them with larger living areas. Enrichment practices help farmers enhance soil health, food quality, and animal welfare.

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Ecotourism

ecotourism: A form of tourism that increases people’s understanding of natural areas, without adversely affecting the environment, and gives local people financial benefits from conserving natural resources. Farmers can benefit from ecotourism by diversifying income sources and promoting conservation.

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English Heritage

English Heritage: An organization partly funded by government that is responsible for maintaining buildings and monuments of historical interest in England. Abbr EH. Awareness of EH can help farmers understand and comply with regulations for preserving historical sites on their land.

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Ecosystem

ecosystem: A complex of plant, animal, and microorganism communities and their interactions with the environment in which they live. European wetlands are classic examples of ecosystems that have been shaped by humans. Understanding ecosystems helps farmers create balanced and productive farming systems.