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Rebuilding The Foodshed

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Author : Philip Ackerman-Leist
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2013-03-01

Rebuilding The Foodshed written by Philip Ackerman-Leist and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-01 with Business & Economics categories.

Droves of people have turned to local food as a way to retreat from our broken industrial food system. From rural outposts to city streets, they are sowing, growing, selling, and eating food produced close to home—and they are crying out for agricultural reform. All this has made "local food" into everything from a movement buzzword to the newest darling of food trendsters. But now it's time to take the conversation to the next level. That's exactly what Philip Ackerman-Leist does in Rebuilding the Foodshed, in which he refocuses the local-food lens on the broad issue of rebuilding regional food systems that can replace the destructive aspects of industrial agriculture, meet food demands affordably and sustainably, and be resilient enough to endure potentially rough times ahead. Changing our foodscapes raises a host of questions. How far away is local? How do you decide the size and geography of a regional foodshed? How do you tackle tough issues that plague food systems large and small—issues like inefficient transportation, high energy demands, and rampant food waste? How do you grow what you need with minimum environmental impact? And how do you create a foodshed that's resilient enough if fuel grows scarce, weather gets more severe, and traditional supply chains are hampered? Showcasing some of the most promising, replicable models for growing, processing, and distributing sustainably grown food, this book points the reader toward the next stages of the food revolution. It also covers the full landscape of the burgeoning local-food movement, from rural to suburban to urban, and from backyard gardens to large-scale food enterprises.

Rebuilding The Foodshed

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Author : Philip Ackerman-Leist
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2013

In Rebuilding the Foodshed, Philip Ackerman-Leist provides a roadmap to re-localize our food systems. How? by rebuilding our foodsheds to keep more of our dollars in the local economy, meet food needs affordably and sustainably, and make our food systems more just and resilient. This book showcases some of the most promising, replicable models that are trying to tackle tough issues like distribution and transportation, energy costs, fair labor, rampant food waste, and institutional food needs. By answering these questions, and more, Rebuilding the Foodshed leads us to the next phase of the local food revolution.--COVER.

Financing Our Foodshed

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Author : Carol Peppe Hewitt
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2013-04-01

Financing Our Foodshed written by Carol Peppe Hewitt and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with Business & Economics categories.

“[Hewitt] paints an engaging portrait of a community learning how to take care of its own, and offers inspiration for others looking to do the same.” —Amy Cortese, author of Locavesting In towns and cities across North America, a quiet revolution is underway. Fed up with sending their money off to make a fast buck in faraway markets, people are putting their money to work where they live, in markets they trust and understand—starting with food. Financing Our Foodshed is a collection of real-life stories of these Slow Money pioneers and the local food entrepreneurs—sustainable farmers, bakers, restaurateurs, and more—they have chosen to support. Fueled by their desire to do more than just eat local food, lenders of “nurture capital” are making low-interest, peer-to-peer loans to the people who produce, process, distribute and sell local food. Meet these passionate food entrepreneurs like: Abi, talented artist-turned-baker, who borrowed the funds to start a gluten-free bakery Angelina, owner of a Greek local foods restaurant, who refinanced exorbitant credit card debt incurred by renovations Chatham Marketplace, a much-loved grocery co-op whose monthly loan payments were reduced by a third, thanks to an ambitious collaboration between 16 investors Financing Our Foodshed tells the compelling stories of ordinary people doing something extraordinary, and will appeal to anyone who understands the critical importance of sustainably grown local food and resilient local economies, and wants a blueprint to get us there. “For anyone seriously interested in boosting his or her community’s economy—including politicians, policymakers, financiers, businesspeople, and activists—this book is essential reading.” —Michael H. Shuman, author of Put Your Money Where Your Life Is

Measuring The Shape And Size Of The Foodshed

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Author : Jennifer Forkes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011

Measuring The Shape And Size Of The Foodshed written by Jennifer Forkes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.

Green Food

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Author : Dustin Mulvaney
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2011-06-28

Green Food written by Dustin Mulvaney and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-28 with Business & Economics categories.

Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.

Creating Food Futures

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Author : Janice Jiggins
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2016-05-13

Creating Food Futures written by Janice Jiggins and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-13 with Business & Economics categories.

A global transformation in food supply and consumption is placing our food security at risk. What changes need to be made to the ways we trade, process and purchase our food if everyone in the world is going to have enough wholesome food to eat? Is there genuine scope for creating food futures that embrace considerations such as ecological sustainability and social equity as well as placing good food on the table - and making money? Drawing upon examples of innovative food chains in Europe, Canada, Africa and Latin America, leading academics and practitioners challenge the idea that individuals are powerless in the face of global supply chains and the legal apparatus protecting them. The authors do not, however, underestimate the scale of the task at hand. They explore the tensions and dilemmas inherent in innovative practice - such as the ethics of mainstreaming, balancing a variety of goals and the ways in which success is defined - as well as presenting success stories and explaining how they were achieved. Creating Food Futures provides you with inspiring examples of what is being done and thought-provoking suggestions for future work.

Foodshed

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Author : Dee Hobsbawn-Smith
language : en
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
Release Date : 2012

Foodshed written by Dee Hobsbawn-Smith and has been published by TouchWood Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Business & Economics categories.

In this intimate guide to Alberta's sustainable food scene, writer, poet, professional chef, and food advocate Dee Hobsbawn-Smith profiles more than seventy-five of the province's growers and producers. Learn the A to Z's of each producer, from Asparagus growers to Zizania cultivators, and enjoy the twenty-six original recipes, one for each type of produce.

The Permaculture City

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Author : Toby Hemenway
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2015-07-17

The Permaculture City written by Toby Hemenway and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-17 with House & Home categories.

Permaculture is more than just the latest buzzword; it offers positive solutions for many of the environmental and social challenges confronting us. And nowhere are those remedies more needed and desired than in our cities. The Permaculture City provides a new way of thinking about urban living, with practical examples for creating abundant food, energy security, close-knit communities, local and meaningful livelihoods, and sustainable policies in our cities and towns. The same nature-based approach that works so beautifully for growing food—connecting the pieces of the landscape together in harmonious ways—applies perfectly to many of our other needs. Toby Hemenway, one of the leading practitioners and teachers of permaculture design, illuminates a new way forward through examples of edge-pushing innovations, along with a deeply holistic conceptual framework for our cities, towns, and suburbs. The Permaculture City begins in the garden but takes what we have learned there and applies it to a much broader range of human experience; we’re not just gardening plants but people, neighborhoods, and even cultures. Hemenway lays out how permaculture design can help towndwellers solve the challenges of meeting our needs for food, water, shelter, energy, community, and livelihood in sustainable, resilient ways. Readers will find new information on designing the urban home garden and strategies for gardening in community, rethinking our water and energy systems, learning the difference between a “job” and a “livelihood,” and the importance of placemaking and an empowered community. This important book documents the rise of a new sophistication, depth, and diversity in the approaches and thinking of permaculture designers and practitioners. Understanding nature can do more than improve how we grow, make, or consume things; it can also teach us how to cooperate, make decisions, and arrive at good solutions.

Deepening Local Foodshed Connections

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Author : Matthew D. Rogers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019

Deepening Local Foodshed Connections written by Matthew D. Rogers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Community-supported agriculture categories.

"Local Food Systems have been researched and studied a great deal over the past years, with researchers seeking links between the community and sense of place. Several factors go into analyzing a local food system: food access, affordability, historical context, sense of place connection, urban vs. rural developments, demographics and the intersection of local policy. These factors set the contextual basis for this paper's review, measuring how experiential learning programs around garden and kitchen based learning affect the local foodshed and then deepen one's connection to place."--leaf iv.

The Wisconsin Foodshed

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997

The Wisconsin Foodshed written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Farms, Small categories.

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