- Cocoa farms can reduce environmental harm.
- Agroforestry means growing trees with cocoa plants.
- Many cocoa farms do not use shade trees.
- Shade trees help keep soil moist.
- Farmers worry about losing cocoa crops with trees.
- Some farmers do not own their land or trees.
Difficult words
- farm — A piece of land for growing crops.farms
- cocoa — A type of plant used to make chocolate.
- tree — A tall plant with a trunk and leaves.trees
- soil — The top layer of earth used for growing.
- cocoa crops — Plants grown for food or other use.
- moist — Slightly wet or damp.
- own — To have something as your property.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about using shade trees on cocoa farms?
- How might farmers feel about losing their crops?
- Why is agroforestry important for the environment?
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