organic farming

"Find out where our food comes from... Whether it's a bowl of cereal and milk or a salad made from the freshest vegetables, every meal makes an incredible journey from the farm to your table. Unfortunately, not all foods are produced in a way that is healthy for people or the environment. Readers will find out how different ways of producing food affect the world, how to make smart choices about the things they eat, and much more."--Publisher.

Looks at organic farming, including what it is and how it affects the food we eat.

Examines the recent trend toward free-range farming, raising animals for food in a sustainable way, and looks at what this means for consumers and growers.

Presents articles and essays offering opposing viewpoints on issues related to organic food production and consumption in the United States, such as whether or not organic food is really more healthy than conventional food.

Examines what the author calls the corporate lies, or myths of industrial agriculture, and features over thirty essays in which the authors examine the industrial agricultural system and its negative impact on the environment, human health, and farm communities; and discuss the possibility of an organic food future.

Introduces the difference between organic and non-organic farming, community-supported agriculture, and how the choices you make at the grocery store can make a difference for your health and for the Earth.