Sustainable Food

To grow produce of the highest nutritional quality the essential minerals lacking in our soil must be replaced, but this re-mineralization calls for far more attention to detail than the simple addition of composted manure or NPK fertilizers. The Intelligent Gardener demystifies the process, while simultaneously debunking much of the false and misleading information perpetuated by both the conventional and organic agricultural movements. In doing so, it conclusively establishes the link between healthy soil, healthy food, and healthy people.

More than a practical guide, Start Your Farm is a hopeful call to action for anyone who aspires to grow wholesome, environmentally sustainable food for a living. Take it from Forrest Pritchard and Ellen Polishuk: Making this dream a reality is not for the faint of heart, but it's well within reach - and there's no greater satisfaction under the sun.

Call it "Zen and the Art of Farming" or a "Little Green Book", Masanobu Fukuoka's manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food. At the same time, it is a spiritual memoir of a man whose innovative system of cultivating the earth reflects a deep faith in the wholeness and balance of the natural world. As Wendell Berry writes in his preface, the book "is valuable to us because it is at once practical and philosophical."

The restoration agriculture system described in this award-winning book works! It is possible for humans to produce staple foods using perennial agricultural ecosystems that actually improve the quality of the environment. This can be done on a backyard, farm, or ranch scale and is needed right now - on a global scale. Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel, and many other needs.

A pioneering urban farmer and MacArthur "Genius Award" winner points the way to building a new food system that can feed - and heal - broken communities. An eco-classic in the making, The Good Food Revolution is the story of Will's personal journey, the lives he has touched, and a grassroots movement that is changing the way our nation eats.

The fundamentals of permaculture are simple: care for people and the Earth, and share what you have. With these in mind, practitioners promote a system with a sense of respect for all life on the planet. You may, however, be anxious about not knowing what to do. After all, not everybody knows about permaculture. But don’t worry–you don’t need to be an expert to start your own permaculture garden.

Compact Farms is a guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area's water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career.

Discover everything you need to know about the endomorph diet! If you feel like you are beating your head against a brick wall because the weight just won’t come off, no matter what you do, stop right there and get this book right now! Do you feel like diets never work for you? Does frustration send you straight back to your comfort foods? Endomorphs often feel like they’ve drawn the short straw because no matter what diet they follow, nothing works. That’s because their metabolism is slower, and losing weight is a real battle. That’s why the Endomorph Diet was devised, to help ...

Are you tired of fad diets that force you to give up the foods you love? Eat Your Way Slim and Enjoy Every Bite is a refreshing and practical guide to natural weight loss without stressful dieting. Inspired by the timeless insights of Donald G. Cooley and updated for modern readers, this book reveals how to burn fat, boost metabolism, and satisfy cravings — all through nutrient-dense foods and smarter eating. Inside you’ll discover: How to lose weight without exercise The truth behind diet myths debunked Smart portion control strategies that actually work A guide to vitamins and weight ...

Discover the essential wisdom of ancient and modern regenerative practices to build long-lasting soil fertility, healthy ecosystems, and nutrient-dense food—year after year.

Climate models show that global crop production will decline every decade for the rest of this century due to drought, heat, and flooding. Water supplies are in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the world’s population is expected to grow another 30 percent by midcentury. So how, really, will we feed nine billion people sustainably in the coming decades? Amanda Little, a professor at Vanderbilt University and an award-winning journalist, spent three years traveling through a dozen countries and as many US states in search of answers to this question.

Sustainable nutrition is the bridge between personal health and planetary well-being. This guide delves into how our dietary choices impact both our bodies and the environment. It underscores the power of individual choices while advocating for broader systemic changes. By redefining our relationship with food, we can achieve better health and contribute to a more sustainable future. This is more than a nutrition guide; it's a blueprint for harmonizing individual well-being with global sustainability. Essential reading for those seeking a holistic approach to health and the environment.

When Columbia professor Dickson Despommier set out to solve America's food, water, and energy crises, he didn't just think big - he thought up. The vertical farm has excited scientists, architects, and politicians around the globe. These farms, grown inside skyscrapers, would provide solutions to many of the serious problems we currently face.

Introducing "Roots and Resilience"! This compelling eBook is designed to be a thought-provoking exploration and celebration of homesteading traditions and sustainable living. Immerse yourself in the rich charm of homesteading cultures, and discover the seemingly dwindling sparks of homesteading wisdom. This invaluable compendium encapsulates the underlying principles of homesteading, right from the need to achieve self-sufficiency, to the importance of building and nurturing a resilient community. "Roots and Resilience" invites readers on a journey, exploring the myriad of ways we can ...

No experience in farming? No problem! The Profitable Hobby Farm gives you all the tools you need to launch a thriving hobby-farm business. Based on the author's expert guidance and the motivating experiences of other small farmers, it shows you how to blend strategy, marketing, and money management in order to prosper. The Profitable Hobby Farm provides sound, friendly start-up advice on a variety of topics essential to making an initial foray into a local-foods venture. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

Investigating the forces that get fish to our dinner tables, Greenberg reveals our damaged relationship with the ocean and its inhabitants. Just three decades ago, nearly everything we ate from the sea was wild. Today, rampant overfishing and an unprecedented biotech revolution have brought us to a point where wild and farmed fish occupy equal parts of a complex marketplace.

In Dirt to Soil, Gabe Brown tells the story of his ranch's amazing journey and offers a wealth of innovative solutions to our most pressing and complex contemporary agricultural challenge - restoring the soil. The Brown’s Ranch model, developed over 20 years of experimentation and refinement, focuses on regenerating resources by continuously enhancing the living biology in the soil.

Unlock the artisan in you with Advanced Canning Techniques, the must-have guide for anyone passionate about preserving the vibrant flavors of the seasons. This eBook is your passport to becoming a canning connoisseur, whether you’re a novice taking the first steps into the world of jars and lids or an experienced preserver ready to expand your repertoire. Starting with an essential introduction to high-acid foods, you'll delve into the science of pH levels and discover the safety measures critical for successful canning. Master the art of fruit preserves with expert tips on selecting the ...

Foraging is not just a throwback to our hunter-gatherer past; it's a way to reconnect with the landscape. And Langdon Cook is not just your typical grocery cart-toting dad. For him, gourmet delicacies abound, free for the taking if we just open our eyes. As a result, he finds himself free-diving in icy Puget Sound in hopes of spearing a snaggletooth lingcod, armed with nothing more than a "Hawaiian sling." He bushwhacks through rugged mountain forests in search of edible mushrooms. He strings up a fly rod to chase after sea-run trout.

Unleash the thrill of Mother Nature with the eBook "Wild Food Foraging." In this compelling read, you'll venture beyond grocery shelves and delve into the abundant world that lies just outside your doorstep. Navigate through the boon of nature with the first riveting chapter, 'Discovering the World of Foraging.' This sets the stage for the grand adventure that awaits, providing an overview of the foraging universe and the numerous benefits that come with it. Skill up in Chapter 2, where you'll not only learn to train your eyes on the bounty of the earth but also the mindset and safety ...