FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Books that matter
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Michael Pollan's book outlines the dilemma that thoughtful eaters face. If you have never read this classic, now is the time. No matter what you know and believe, you will learn something new. |
Eric Schlosser turns his formidable reporting talents to exploring what has happened to our food systems over the years. His revelations about industrial agriculture helped to spawn sustainable ag. |
A reprint of this 1910 classic, the book is not nostalgia but a compilation of practical items that small farmers and homesteaders can build. Learn how to make everything from a rudimentary log splitter to a baby's cradle. |
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This is the book that has inspired thousands of people to become year-round sustainable farmers |
This encyclopedia offers tips on everything from how to sharpen an axe to specific instructions on growing vegatables |
Steve Solomon sounds like the wise grandfather who lived through the Depression, giving you life-saving advice when you really need it |
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Raising the food is only half the story. This book explores various options for storing food year-round |
First published in 1988, this book details organic gardening guru Eliot Coleman tips on tools and techniques for those of us who did not grow up wielding a hoe |
Rodale has earned its reputation for offering "complete, practical, authoritative" information on organic growing |
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In its 10th edition, this books is basically a "survivalist" guide, but the practical information provided can help all of us reduce our consumption footprint. |
This special anniversary edition offers extras on all the alternatives for homes and small farms. It offers vital information on everything from solar to geothermal to wind and how to decide what you need. |
A welcome guide for anyone thinking about becoming a sustainable farmer. |