Agroecology

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Agroecology

Agrarian Change & Peasant Studies

Our global food system is largely based on unsustainable industrial agricultural practices, is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, is controlled by a handful of large corporations and … ; 160 View
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Being and Swine

The End of Nature (As We Knew It)

Forget everything you think you know about nature. Fahim Amir’s award-winning book takes pure delight in posing unexpected questions: Are animals victims of human domination, or heroes of … ; ; 228 View

Emergent Agriculture

Farming, Sustainability and the Return of the Local Economy

Long embraced by corporations who are driven only by the desire for profit, industrial agriculture wastes precious resources and spews millions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere … 195 View
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Growing and Eating Sustainably

Agroecology in Action

Growing and Eating Sustainably shines light on the process of agroecological transition by showcasing the experiences of growers and eaters in southern Brazil, a country where agrarian movements … 137 View

Overrun

Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis

Intelligent investigative writing meets experiential journalism in this important look at one of North America’s most voraciously invasive species. Politicians, ecologists, and government … 387 View
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The Farmer’s Office

Second Edition

The Farmer’s Office, Second Edition is the complete guide to starting, managing, and growing an agricultural or farm business. Fully updated and expanded to include tutorials on basic … 338 View

The Winter Market Gardener

A Successful Grower's Handbook for Year Round Harvests

The Winter Market Gardener is a guide to year-round vegetable production. Based on years of experimentation in techniques, tools, and cultivars, it presents planting, care, and harvesting details … 274 View
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Foreword & Preface, Disclaimer, How to Use This Book

From: The Farmer's Office

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Introduction

On the Cusp of a Revolution

From: Emergent Agriculture

Today’s shifting agricultural paradigm is doing much the same thing. It is changing the way we produce food, how and where we get it, and what it does to our health, our pocket books, and … 5 $0.50 Add
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Introduction

From: Overrun

In the introduction, the author describes how he first learned about the threat of Asian carp to North American ecosystems. This chapter also provides a brief overview of the introduction of … 16 $1.60 Add
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Introduction Agroecology at a Crossroads

From: Agroecology

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Part 1

From: The Winter Market Gardener

Part 1 includes the following chapters: Foreword – Introduction: Yes, We Can Grow Vegetables Year Round…and Why We Should – The Knowledge and Skills of Northen Growers – … 60 $6.00 Add
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Preface, Forward

From: Growing and Eating Sustainably

The preface maintains this book is for people who want to learn about agroecology — about the concepts, themes, key writings, and grassroots struggles from which it has emerged to become an … 4 $0.40 Add
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In the Beginning

From: Overrun

In this chapter, the author explores the history of the Asian carp in North America beginning with its introduction in the mid 20th century. The chapter explores aquaculture in the Mississippi … 33 $3.30 Add
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Introducing Agroecology and Food Systems Transitions

From: Growing and Eating Sustainably

This chapter outlines the critical food supply issues associated with Covid-19 that made headlines daily across the globe and highlighted the vulnerabilities of the modern food system. The … 12 $1.20 Add
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Introduction–Why Bother

From: The Farmer's Office

Understand What Makes You Money (and Why) – Invest in Your Business – Plan for Growth – Plan for Slow Periods – Avoid Out-of-Control Debt – Weather Covid-like Pivots … 8 $0.80 Add