Morse, Suzanne R.; Lieblein, Geir; Breland, Tor Arvid; Francis, Charles and Nicolaysen, Anna Marie (2014) Cultivating multi-cultural teams: lessons learned in the "milpa" of an Agroecology MSc course. Paper at: IFOAM Organic World Congress 2014, Istanbul, Turkey, 13-15 October 2014. [Completed]
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Traditional milpa polycultures of maize-bean-squash consistently have higher yields and are more resilient to stresses than monocultures. This synergistic outcome builds on species differences in physiology and morphology. In our agroecology program, the faculty work as milperos, intentionally developing multi-cultural teams that are capable of building upon their differences.
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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| Type of presentation: | Paper |
| Keywords: | building social capital among stakeholders and diverse teams for the improvement of organic agriculture |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English education http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2488 UNSPECIFIED multi-stakeholders UNSPECIFIED English Polyculture (agriculture) http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_32411 |
| Subjects: | Knowledge management > Research methodology and philosophy > Systems research and participatory research Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication |
| Research affiliation: | International Conferences > 2014: 18th IFOAM OWC Practitioners Track Norway > NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences USA > Other organizations |
| Deposited By: | Morse, Dr Suzanne |
| ID Code: | 24014 |
| Deposited On: | 29 Jan 2015 15:40 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jan 2015 15:40 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Unpublished |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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