Small Plot Farming to Ensure Food Security

Small plot agricultural production can provide increased food security in areas adapting to climate change, primarily due to an increased flexibility and diversity in the choice of crops grown and more efficient water use. Case studies of small plot production in Nepal, India, Afghanistan, and the United States show an ability of farmers to select crops each season in response to weather and market conditions and to use up to 100% of available irrigation water with zero waste. These abilities increase the resilience of any given farm because the farmer can reduce the risk of failure with a variety of crops while selecting highly marketable crop varieties, conserving water and increasing income potential.