Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture: Report of the Agri-Environmental Indicator Project Summary (2000)

Abstract

Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture: Report of the Agri- Environmental Indicator Project presents the results of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's work on agri-environmental indicators. Agrienvironmental indicators are measures of key environmental conditions, risks, and changes resulting from agriculture, and of management practices used by producers. They are expected to be useful in:

• informing agricultural and other decision makers about environmental performance in agriculture
• demonstrating the progress being made by the agriculture sector in adopting stewardship principles and using environmentally sound practices
• supporting the development of strategies and actions targeted at areas and resources that remain at environmental risk
• facilitating the environmental analysis of policies and programs in agriculture and providing a means of monitoring their performance
• contributing to international efforts to develop agri-environmental indicators.

Contact Information

To request a copy of this document, please contact the National Agri-Environmental Health Analysis and Reporting Program - Administration Office.

Email: naharp-pnarsa@agr.gc.ca