organic farming

Readers will learn about the environment and how it's sustainable.

Atina Diffley describes her life in organic farming and describes the storms and urban development that threatened her family's farm and the obstacle of a crude oil pipeline proposal.

"Follow an organic farm throughout the year and discover how the farmer grows fresh and tasty food in a sustainable way. Explore the workings of a family farm, the different animals, crops, and machinery, and the rhythm of farm life"--Provided by publisher.

Wandering into a community organic farm, a homeless cat is adopted by the farmers and helps out in her own way. End notes discuss organic farming and present related activities.

Learn about organic farming, including the history of farming, organic farming requirements, and more.

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

Provides a practical guide to organic farming that covers crop planting, harvesting, raising animals, and selling wares. Also provides information on organic certification, laws, and rules.

A collection of essays presenting varying perspectives on the issue of corporate farming.

Explains what sets organic food apart from other food and what benefits it offers, along with why organic food costs more and what other drawbacks there are to going organic.

"Explains what is means to organic, and it looks at the environmental, economic, and health issues involved in this trend."--Publisher.