Agroecology

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Energy and the Future of Farming

Energy and the Future of Farming

From: Emergent Agriculture

We can and should energize our modern food production system with solar and other renewable energy sources, as has been done for most of the past 10,000 years. To be sure, the sun will always … 12 $1.20 Add
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Envisioning the Future of Agroecological Food Systems

Envisioning the Future of Agroecological Food Systems

From: Growing and Eating Sustainably

In this chapter the authors summarize that agroecological agriculture must also be based on equity, participation, democracy, and justice, that is not only sustainable but helps restore and … 18 $1.80 Add
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Farm Subsides

Farm Subsides

From: Emergent Agriculture

This chapter is primarily concerned with the ways in which farms subsidize us. First, most of the farmers who fall into this category of subsidizers own small to medium-sized farms, and they … 9 $0.90 Add
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Financing Your New Venture
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Financing Your New Venture

From: The Farmer's Office

Save Money – Borrow from Friends and Family – Outside Organizations – Financing Sources – Preparing for Investors 14 $1.40 Add
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Foreword & Preface, Disclaimer, How to Use This Book
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Foreword & Preface, Disclaimer, How to Use This Book

From: The Farmer's Office

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Growing and Eating Sustainably
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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
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Growing Your Business
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Growing Your Business

From: The Farmer's Office

Establish Goals – Is "Growth" the Right Strategy? – Deciding How to Grow – Growing Your Team – Marketing – Key Success Factors 28 $2.80 Add
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History and Currents of Agroecology Thought

History and Currents of Agroecology Thought

From: Agroecology

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In the Beginning

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

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

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

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

Introduction Agroecology at a Crossroads

From: Agroecology

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Introduction--Why Bother
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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
Overrun

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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Part 1

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