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Crop Rotation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different types of crops in a specific order on the same piece of land over time. It helps to improve soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.

AP course connection

Topic 5.15: 5.15 Sustainable Agriculture

Unit 5
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