Explains the cultural and environmental aspects of traditional Balinese rice farming, a model of sustainable food production. Includes a map and color photographs.
Discusses ways to obtain community food security in urban areas; local food processing, storage and distribution systems; farmers' markets and community supported agriculture; local fresh food initiatives in schools; and ending city food deserts.
Examines issues concerning food supply, discussing the world water crisis, over-farming, disappearing land, and related topics; and offers suggestions on how readers can get involved in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
an adventure into the world of eating insects and the last great hope to save the planet
Martin, Daniella
Presents the argument that in order to ease the burden on the world's food supplies and maybe even to end world hunger, insects--the most populous creature on the planet--should become the main source of food for human beings.
Explores technologies and strategies for sustainable living in the early twenty-first century, with a focus on farming, discussing environmental problems, globalization, meeting people's needs, and other related topics.
