As explained in Society and the Environment, small-scale diverse farms, also known as blank, that raise grains, fruits, vegetables, and livestock have been shown to out-produce, in terms of harvestable products per unit area, large, specialized (monoculture) operations.

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Polycultures refer to agricultural systems that grow multiple crops in the same space, which contrasts with monocultures that focus on a single crop. This diversity in polycultures can lead to more efficient use of resources, better pest and disease control, and ultimately higher yields per unit area compared to large-scale monoculture farms.

As Explained in Society and the Environment, Small-Scale Diverse Farms