sustainable agriculture

Argues that only sustainable agriculture, with small-scale local farms, can solve America's food crisis, as opposed to industrial farming with its overreliance on pesticides and fertilizer, exploited farmers and workers, and abused livestock.

Contains thirteen essays in which the authors explore the interrelated themes of cultural identity, health, relationship to the environment, environmental restoration, and organic foods as part of a greater whole; and provide insight into how sustainable living can be achieved and maintained.

When it comes to being eco, you don?t have to do everything, but there is no excuse for doing nothing. Teens will find ways to go green by buying locally grown food to organizing a community litter pick-up. Short sections of text (many cleanly divided by bulletin points), numerous sidebars, captioned color photos, charts, and diagrams will keep readers engaged. Case studies of innovative youth-run projects around the world, math formulas to calculate water flow, and detailed projects lend this series to use in various curriculum areas. Extra materials include quizzes, suggestions for further learning, and an ample index.

Over the past three years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of 3,000 residents, has jump-started its economy and redefined its self-image through a local, self-sustaining food system unlike anything else in America. Even as the recent financial downturn threatens to cripple small businesses and privately owned farms, a stunning number of food-based businesses have grown in the region. The mostly young entrepreneurs have created a network of community support; they meet regularly to share advice, equipment, and business plans, and to loan each other capital. Hardwick is fast becoming a model for other communities to replicate its success.--From publisher description.

Readers learn about growing health food in a garden by using natural fertilizers such as leaves or grass clippings and using a compost pile to recycle food scraps.

Discusses how the contamination, depletion, and erosion of soil affects the food supply.

"Discusses how food growth and consumption impact the environment and what you can do to be more eco-conscious"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the technology of sustainable agriculture, including the costs, risks, potential roadblocks, and benefits.

Presents a discussion of sustainable and environmentally friendly food production methods and how to become more aware of where one's food comes from, covering topics such as free-range farms, grass-fed animals, and organic crops, with photographs and illustrations.

Explains the cultural and environmental aspects of traditional Balinese rice farming, a model of sustainable food production. Includes a map and color photographs.