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  • The Fight Over Food

    Producers, Consumers, and Activists Challenge the Global Food System

    Edited by Wynne Wright, Gerad Middendorf ...
    Series series Rural Studies
    “One problem with the food system is that price is the bottom line rather than having the bottom line be land stewardship, an appreciation for the environmental and social value of small-scale family farms, or for organically grown produce.” —Interview with farmer in Skagit County, WashingtonFor much of the later twentieth century, food has been abundant and convenient for most residents of ... Read more

    $32.79 CAD

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  • The Vertical Farm

    Feeding the World in the 21st Century

    by Dickson Despommier, Gene A. Giacomelli ...
    "The vertical farm is a world-changing innovation whose time has come. Dickson Despommier's visionary book provides a blueprint for securing the world's food supply and at the same time solving one of the gravest environmental crises facing us today."--StingImagine a world where every town has their own local food source, grown in the safest way possible, where no drop of water or particle of ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD

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  • Too High to Fail

    Cannabis and the New Green Economic Revolution

    by Doug Fine ...
    The first in-depth look at the burgeoning legal cannabis industry and how the “new green economy” is shaping our countryThe nation’s economy is in trouble, but there’s one cash crop that has the potential to turn it around: cannabis (also known as marijuana and hemp). According to Time, the legal medicinal cannabis economy already generates $200 million annually in taxable proceeds from a mere two ... Read more

    Was $13.99 CAD Now $6.99 CAD

  • Real Dirt

    An Ex-industrial Farmer's Guide to Sustainable Eating

    by Harry Stoddart ...
    Real Dirt is a groundbreaking book for any reader interested in learning more about where food comes from. Harry Stoddart shares years of experience and knowledge in his quirky dissection of agriculture and what we eat. Among his many achievements, he has developed a farming system he believes is the starting point for genuinely sustainable agriculture. A sixth-generation farmer, Harry bought his ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD

  • The Organic Farming Manual

    A Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Running a Certified Organic Farm

    by Ann Larkin Hansen ...
    Providing expert tips on tending the land, caring for animals, and necessary equipment, Ann Larkin Hansen also covers the intricate process of acquiring organic certification and other business considerations important to a profitable operation. Discover the rewarding satisfaction of running a successful and sustainable organic farm. ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Global Food Economy

    The Battle for the Future of Farming

    by Tony Weis ...
    The Global Food Economy examines the human and ecological cost of what we eat.The current food economy is characterized by immense contradictions. Surplus 'food mountains', bountiful supermarkets, and rising levels of obesity stand in stark contrast to widespread hunger and malnutrition. Transnational companies dominate the market in food and benefit from subsidies, whilst farmers in developing ... Read more

    $37.09 CAD

  • The Flower Farmer's Year

    How to grow cut flowers for pleasure and profit

    by Georgie Newbery ...
    Whether you want to grow for pleasure or start your own business, The Flower Farmer's Year is the perfect guide.Grow your own cut flowers and you can fill your house with the gorgeous colours and heavenly scents of your favourite blooms, knowing that they haven't travelled thousands of miles – and you can make money while you do it!Combining boundless passion with down-to-earth guidance and ... Read more

    $38.19 CAD

  • Stolen Harvest

    The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply

    by Vandana Shiva ...
    Series series Culture of the Land
    For the farmer, the seed is not merely the source of future plants and food; it is a vehicle through which culture and history can be preserved and spread to future generations. For centuries, farmers have evolved crops and produced an incredible diversity of plants that provide life-sustaining nutrition. In India alone, the ingenuity of farmers has produced over 200,000 varieties of rice, many of ... Read more

    $27.49 CAD

  • Beyond Agricultural Impacts

    Multiple Perspectives on Climate Change and Agriculture in Africa

    Edited by Nkulumo Zinyengere, Theobald Frank Theodory, Million Gebreyes, Chinwe Ifejika Speranza ...
    Beyond Agricultural Impacts: Multiple Perspectives on Climate Change in Africa presents the theories and methods commonly applied in climate change assessment from various locations in Africa, also inspiring further research that addresses the broad spectrum of societal impacts that result from altered climate status. Using case studies, the work provides insights into climate change impacts and ... Read more

    $176.79 CAD

  • Growing Local

    Case Studies on Local Food Supply Chains

    Edited by Robert P. King, Michael S. Hand, Miguel I. Gomez ...
    Series series Our Sustainable Future
    In an increasingly commercialized world, the demand for better quality, healthier food has given rise to one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. food system: locally grown food. Many believe that “relocalization” of the food system will provide a range of public benefits, including lower carbon emissions, increased local economic activity, and closer connections between consumers, farmers, ... Read more

    $65.99 CAD

  • Together at the Table

    Sustainability and Sustenance in the American Agrifood System

    by Patricia Allen ...
    Series series Rural Studies
    Everywhere you look people are more aware of what they eat and where their food comes from. In a cafeteria in Los Angeles, children make their lunchtime food choices at fresh-fruit and salad bars stocked with local foods. In a community garden in New York, low-income residents are producing organically grown fruits and vegetables for their own use and to sell at market. In Madison, Wisconsin, ... Read more

    $32.79 CAD

  • Animals in the Barnyard - Children's Agriculture Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    This is for all the future veterinarians, agriculturists or just plain animal-lovers of the world. Intended for children to learn and familiarize themselves with animals, this book captures the greatest photos and well-presented facts to make this the best learning and reference book for your kids. Grab your copy now! ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD