Raised-Field Farming (2 of 2) (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption Research indicates that raised-field agriculture can become an alternative to burning down tropical forest for slash and burn agriculture. Credit Stephen Rostain Usage Restrictions To be used only in relation to research content. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.