organic farming

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organic farming

Molly's organic farm

2012
Wandering into a community organic farm, a homeless cat is adopted by the farmers and helps out in her own way. End notes discuss organic farming and present related activities.

Fatal harvest

the tragedy of industrial agriculture
2002
Discuses the ecological and social consequences of industrialization on the world's food supply, charging that the industrial model of food production is harmful to nature, biodiversity, farmers, and consumers, and describes a specific vision for the future of agriculture based on organic methods.

Good growing

why organic farming works
2005
A guide to organic farming that explores the impact it has had on the agricultural industry over the last decade, the methods that make it successful, and the benefits to organic farming.

Natural foods and products

1996
Relates success stories about people who apply innovative techniques to produce natural foods and products which protect the environment and save money and energy.

Organic agriculture

protecting our food supply or chasing imaginary risks?
2011
Draws on articles, quotes, and anecdotes from the pages of "USA Today" to explore the organic movement, discussing its impact on the environment and human health, the benefits and drawbacks of an organic lifestyle, organic methods of raising livestock and food, and other related topics.

On good land

the autobiography of an urban farm
1998

Sustainable market farming

intensive vegetable production on a few acres
2013

The organic garden book

1987
Guide to growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables naturally with information on how to select plants, make the garden safe, and gardening techniques.

The Experts book of garden hints

over 1,500 organic tips and techniques from 250 of America's best gardeners
1993
Gives tips, directions, and projects for organic gardening.

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