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 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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

If so, you're in the right place. Ultimate Survival Guide for No-Grid Living offers clear, simple steps to help you master off-grid living without sacrificing comfort or security.

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.

Looking to start a homestead in the desert? Look no further than Homesteading in Arizona, the ultimate guide to sustainable living in arid climates. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll learn everything you need to know to establish and maintain a thriving homestead in the unforgiving terrain of Arizona. From preparing your land for the desert landscape to choosing the right crops and livestock, the information you'll find in these pages will help you succeed where others have failed. Chapter 1 introduces you to the arid terrain of Arizona and the unique challenges it presents to ...

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.

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.

For decades, it has been nearly universal dogma among environmentalists and health advocates that cattle and beef are public enemy number one. But is the matter really so clear? Hardly, argues environmental lawyer turned rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman in her new book, Defending Beef. The public has long been led to believe that livestock, especially cattle, erode soils, pollute air and water, damage riparian areas, and decimate wildlife populations. In Defending Beef, Hahn Niman argues that cattle are not inherently bad for either the Earth or our own nutritional health.

Unlock the culinary art of seizing the seasons and riding the waves of culinary trends with The Seasonal Menu Innovator. This captivating guide invites both aspiring and established chefs to revolutionize their menus through a dynamic, trend-driven approach. Discover the magic behind sourcing fresh, seasonal ingredients and learn how to integrate the latest culinary trends into creative, mouthwatering dishes. Begin your journey with an exploration into the impact of seasonality and how trends can elevate today’s upscale dining experiences. With each chapter, you'll delve into the unique ...

There’s no denying it: we treat our planet like dirt. Humanity’s impact has become a geologic force changing the climate and threatening oceans, glaciers, and the lands that feed us. Living in rural Indiana, author Kelsey Timmerman witnesses first-hand the damage modern industrial agriculture has done to our land and our communities. He’s afraid to let his kids swim in the nearby pond filled with farm runoff. There are times, after manure from giant chicken factories has been spread on the surrounding fields, that it’s hard to breathe.

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 ...

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Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainers explain how you can enjoy your favorite foods without guilt while losing weight, getting stronger, and improving your health.