sustainable agriculture

Explores the future of farming on a global scale, including the environmental, political, social, and economic implications of farming.

An exploration of land use, covering urban areas, mapping, recreational land, management of land use, and other related topics.

Discusses a number of food-related problems, including how food insecure nations from Africa export much of its produce to the West and the carbon footprints of live stock producers.

Discusses the potential for a global food crisis and the possibility of future wars fought over agricultural resources.

Describes sustainable farming methods and local farms, and encourages readers to consider the benefits of eating sustainable foods.

"The world population continues to grow, and sources of food that we have come to depend on are increasingly threatened by climate change. Some people fear that there may come a time when there simply will not be enough food to support the earth's human population. However, scientists have been hard at work developing new technologies and techniques to optimize food production and ensure that the food system will be sustainable for years to come. This volume looks at controversial topics related to the science of food, including genetically modified (GM) crops, processed foods, and the quest to find foods that have less of a negative environmental impact"--Provided by publisher.

Shows you how to eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency.

Discover how both outdoor and indoor farms sustainably grow the food we eat throughout the year in this vibrant, rhyming picture book.

"The story of factory farmers, rescued farm animals, and rural communities standing up to big corporations and constructing their own new world that will change the way we eat"--.

Provides information on planting, harvesting, processing, and cooking whole grains, including millet, rice, oats and barley.