Sustainability in agriculture is hardly a new idea. But as the world's population swells and we begin to experience the effects of climate change in real-time, it's become more important than ever. Indeed, while it was rekindled as a back-to-the-land fringe movement just a few decades ago, sustainability is now seen by many as the definitive path to improve global nutrition while maintaining, and even improving, the health of the environment.

This article provides case studies in sustainable agriculture, as well as specific guidance on how RDNs and NTRs can share information.