Agriculture

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A Matter of Taste

A Matter of Taste

A Farmers' Market Devotee's Semi-Reluctant Argument for Inviting Scientific Innovation to the Dinner Table

How did farmer’s markets, nose­-to-­tail, locavorism, organic eating, CSAs, whole foods, and Whole Foods become synonymous with "good food"? And are these practices … 137 View
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“A Multiplication of Wretchedness” in England, 1750–1850
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“A Multiplication of Wretchedness” in England, 1750–1850

From: Tiny Engines of Abundance

Chapter 2 examines England and Wales from the late 1700s and early 1800s, in the midst of what has often been called an agriculture revolution. This chapter argues that appreciation for the … 21 $2.10 Add
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Chapter 1: Arrival
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Chapter 1: Arrival

PART I: RED HORIZONS

From: Dinner on Mars

In Chapter 1 the authors imagine what a Martian city would look like in the year 2080. Discussing the chosen location of the city, water access, resources and extraction, food, and how it would … ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 10: Ballrooms of Mars
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Chapter 10: Ballrooms of Mars

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 10 offers a reflection on what a night out would look like for both the authors in the Martian city in 2080. Discussion recreation, work life, pubs, music and dancing, first and second … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 2: Foundation
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Chapter 2: Foundation

PART I: RED HORIZONS

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 2 focuses on setting up the foundations for a Martian city. Discussing the establishment of a BaseTown, power, self-sufficiency, food sovereignty, self-reliance, solar energy, … ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Chapter 3: Small Is Beautiful
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Chapter 3: Small Is Beautiful

PART I: RED HORIZONS

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 3 explores the possibilities of nanotechnology. Discussing the potential of biotechnology experiments, crops, algae, bacteria, fertilizers, medicines, and the creation of a new and unique … ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Chapter 4: Biophilia
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Chapter 4: Biophilia

PART II: RED EDEN

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 4 examines the role biospheres and greenspaces will play in the Martian city. Discussing the Bloedel Conservatory, agriculture and architecture , the history of greenhouses and glass … ; 28 $2.80 Add
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Chapter 5: Grass 2.0
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Chapter 5: Grass 2.0

PART II: RED EDEN

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 5 considers the challenges of growing and producing grains such as corn, rice and wheat on Mars. Discussing the history of grains and their domestications, Icelandic geothermal farming, … ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Chapter 6: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Cow
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Chapter 6: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Cow

PART III: RED MEAT

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 6 explores the possibilities of milk, meat, and cattle raising on Mars. Discussing the resources needed for dairy cows, lactose intolerance, plant-based “milk” technology, … ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Chapter 7: The Fish of the Sea and the Birds of the Heavens
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Chapter 7: The Fish of the Sea and the Birds of the Heavens

PART III: RED MEAT

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 7 examines where birds and seafood fit into the diet of the future Martian city. Discussing seafood, meat as part of human history , fisheries, salmon, climate change, Wildtype’s … ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Chapter 8: Old MacDonald Had an iFarm
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Chapter 8: Old MacDonald Had an iFarm

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 8 considered what farming and farmers will look like in a Martian city. Discussing the family farm, labour on Mars, agricultural technology, labour shortages, the smart tractor, AI and … ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Chapter 9: Closed Loops
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Chapter 9: Closed Loops

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

Chapter 9 focuses on the creation and maintaining of a closed loop system for the Martian community. Discussing recycling, problems of the industrial revolution, circular food systems, … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Conclusion: “A Sweet Habit of the Blood”
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Conclusion: “A Sweet Habit of the Blood”

From: Tiny Engines of Abundance

The conclusion reflects on the author’s hopes that the book could help portray the hardships and resilience peasants have displayed over the last 200 years across the globe. 4 $0.40 Add
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Conclusion: Upgrading the Operating System
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Conclusion: Upgrading the Operating System

PART IV: RED DAWN

From: Dinner on Mars

The Conclusion reflects on the current batch of space agencies and billionaires blasting off for outer space, SpaceX, the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to develop innovative scientific … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Conclusion, You Say Tomato

Conclusion, You Say Tomato

From: A Matter of Taste

To summarize the previous chapters, Tucker leads a discussion how to dissect the concept of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ food and whether food choices should be personal or generalized. 7 $0.70 Add
Dinner on Mars
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Dinner on Mars

The Technologies That Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth

From Impossible Burgers to lab-made sushi, two witty, plugged-in food scientists explore leading-edge AgTech for the answer to feeding a settlement on Mars — and 9 billion Earthlings too … ; 232 View