sustainable agriculture

"How can eating better ourselves improve life for everyone on the planet? This . . . title combines images and infographics to help explain how choosing foods that don't have to be shipped long distances, don't add to world pollution, and are not in danger of running out helps to ensure the world's food supply. Close-up boxes and case studies illustrate . . . examples of topics such as soil protection, organic vs industrial farming, and overfishing"--Provided by publisher.

Brent Preston explains how his family left the city life for 100 acres of farm land, turning the old farmhouse into The New Farm.

Argues how climate change is affected by the food industry and how dieting can help cut down on pollution.

Contains 150 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on topics related to organic food and farming, sustainable food initiatives, and local food production and consumption, and includes photographs, a chronology, and a bibliography.

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A collection of fourteen thematic essays on sustainability viewed through the lens of farming.

"The author shares how she and her husband became egg farmers, and how, with very little experience, they learned to manage their business and why they believe farms like theirs are vital to rebuilding America's food system"--OCLC.

Explores how science is being used to create sustainable wildlife habitats.

Illustrated with many color photographs, this book explores where the food we eat comes from and what the future of farming looks like.

Describes new technologies in sustainable agriculture, and discusses future technologies.