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  • af Anthony Dente
    487,95 kr.

    Essential Cob Construction presents both hands-on and rigorous technical information on how to build code compliant, low-embodied carbon, and fire- and earthquake-resistant buildings from cob ¿ a mix of clay, sand and straw. The definitive cob guide for engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and owner-builders.

  • af Katherine Johnson Martinko
    237,95 kr.

    Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid Mandatory reading for all parents. ¿Catherine Price, author, How to Break Up With Your Phone The rallying cry we have been waiting for. ¿Linda Åkeson McGurk, author, There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast majority undermines it by limiting physical activity, creating anxiety, or damaging self-esteem. Childhood Unplugged takes a bold approach to creating healthy boundaries around the use of digital media.Drawing on her own family's experience, plus interviews with digital minimalists, educators, and child development experts, Katherine Martinko presents:Meticulously researched analysis of the impacts of excessive screen time on children's physical, neurological, emotional, and social developmentSpecific pathways to reduced screen exposure, naturally leading to more time spent outdoors, increased confidence and empathy, and more creative and active playInspiration for caregivers overwhelmed by the thought of severing ties with the digital babysitterAge-appropriate advice for parents of babies and toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents.Taking a calming, nonjudgmental approach, Childhood Unplugged is a lifeline for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood.A must-read book for parents in our time. ¿Loreena McKennitt, founder, Stolen Child ProjectEssential reading for the analog warrior, or even those seeking a bit more balance from too many screens. ¿David Sax, bestselling author, The Revenge of Analog Katherine Johnson Martinko writes extensively about free-range parenting and low-impact living. She is a former senior editor at Treehugger ¿ major green lifestyle site ¿ and previously wrote for Discovery Network. She lives in Port Elgin, Ontario.

  • af Fern L. Johnson
    212,95 kr.

    Racial equity begins with meaningful interracial conversations. Let's Talk Race: A Guide for White People explores why white people struggle to talk about race, why we need to talk about race to energize social action, and how to create the safe spaces for these conversations to take place.

  • af Caprice D. Hollins
    247,95 kr.

    Essential steps for leaders working to build an antiracist organizationProviding a roadmap to workplace and organizational change, Inside Out is packed with practical tools for working collectively towards racial justice and dismantling institutional racism.This essential guide includes:An adaptive approach to moving race conversations forward with authenticity and genuine curiosityConcrete strategies to help unpack the painful legacies of power, privilege, and oppressionA framework including awareness, knowledge, skills, and action/advocacyKey components for engaging effectively, calling people in, bridging the divide, identifying and addressing microaggressions, and guiding difficult interactionsCritical cross-cultural skills for facilitators and leaders faced with fears, worries, conflicts, and concerns that surface in PoC and White participantsHelpful suggestions for equity leaders trying to find their why and identify their foundational beliefs, as well as tips for practicing self-care to lessen burnout and fatigueHow to establish an equity team and bring decision makers on boardChecklists, discussion questions, recommended readings, best practices, and many other valuable resources.Inside Out is written specifically for prospective leaders championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace. It is a must-read for anyone guiding the challenging work of becoming an anti-racist organization where no one's identity is a barrier to access or opportunity and everyone belongs.

  • af Robert Pavlis
    242,95 kr.

    Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health.

  • af Jared Rosenbaum
    397,95 kr.

    Reconnect. Restore. Reciprocate. Repairing landscapes and reconnecting us to the wild plant communities around us. Integrating restoration practices, foraging, herbalism, rewilding, and permaculture, Wild Plant Culture is a comprehensive guide to the ecological restoration of native edible and medicinal plant communities in Eastern North America.Blending science, practice, and traditional knowledge, it makes bold connections that are actionable, innovative, and ecologically imperative for repairing both degraded landscapes and our broken cultural relationship with nature. Coverage includes:Understanding and engaging in mutually beneficial human-plant connectionsTechniques for observing the land's existing and potential plant communitiesBaseline monitoring, site preparation, seeding, planting, and maintaining restored areasBotanical fieldwork restoration stories and examplesDetailed profiles of 209 native plants and their uses.Both a practical guide and an evocative read that will transport you deep into the natural landscape, Wild Plant Culture is an essential toolkit for gardeners, farmers, and ecological restoration practitioners, highlighting the important role humans play in tending and mending native plant communities.

  • af Lisa Kivirist
    342,95 kr.

    Updated and expanded! The authoritative guide to conceiving and launching your own home-based food business - from idea to recipe to final product. Follow your dream to launch a food business from your home and join the booming movement of food entrepreneurs.Fully updated and expanded, Homemade for Sale, Second Edition is the authoritative guide to launching a successful food enterprise from your kitchen. It covers everything you need to get cooking for your customers, providing a clear road map to go from ideas and recipes to owning a food business. Contents includes:Product development and testingUnderstanding state cottage food and food freedom laws and advocacyIndependently tested recipes for non-hazardous food products, including frostingsMarketing and developing your nicheStep-by-step guides for packaging, labeling, and creating displaysStructuring and running your business while planning for the futureBookkeeping and financial managementManaging liability, risk, and government regulationsAvoiding burnout through self-care and time managementProfiles of successful food entrepreneurs.More people than ever are demanding real food made with real ingredients by real people, and you have the freedom to earn by starting a food business from home. No capital needed, just good recipes and enthusiasm, plus enough business know-how found in the pages of Homemade for Sale to be a success. Everything else is probably already in your kitchen. Best of all, you can start right now!

  • af Ross Mars
    362,95 kr.

    The complete permaculture skills guide to thriving during the great transition to a fossil fuel-free world. Packed with information on permaculture design principles, nutrient-dense food growing and forest gardening, soil building, ecological land management, animal husbandry, home-scale energy generation and water efficiency

  • af Bruce King
    342,95 kr.

    SOAK UP CARBON INTO BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY BUILDINGS THAT HEAL THE CLIMATE We must go beyond building operations and address embodied carbon ¿ phasing out carbon emissions in building materials and construction by mid-century; this book illustrates how. ¿ EDWARD MAZRIA, Founder / CEO Architecture 2030 I recommend this book as a primer for anyone interested in combatting global climate change via building science. ¿ JERRY YUDELSON, PE, LEED Fellow, ¿The Godfather of Green¿ ¿ Wired Magazine and author, Reinventing Green Building That same carbon atom that¿s wreaking havoc in the atmosphere is a building block for many great traditional and new building materials. The New Carbon Architecture shows us how in ways that are both practical and imaginative ¿ truly a resource for our times. ¿ NADAV MALIN, President, BuildingGreen, Inc. LIKE NEVER BEFORE in history, buildings can become part of the climate solution. With biomimicry and innovation, we can pull huge amounts of carbon out of the atmosphere and lock it up as walls, roofs, foundations, and insulation. We can literally make buildings out of sky with a massive positive impact. The New Carbon Architecture is a paradigm-shifting tour of the innovations in architecture and construction that are making this happen. Office towers built from advanced wood products; affordable, low-carbon concrete alternatives; plastic cleaned from the oceans and turned into building blocks. We can even grow insulation and bricks! A tour de force from the leaders in the field, The New Carbon Architecture will fire the imagination of architects, engineers, builders, policy makers, and everyone else captivated by the possibility of architecture that heals the climate and produces safer, healthier, and more beautiful buildings. BRUCE KING , a structural engineer for 35 years, is Founder and Director of the Ecological Building Network (EBNet) and author of Buildings of Earth and Straw, Making Better Concrete, and Design of Straw Bale Buildings . He lives in San Rafael, California. With contributing authors in order of appearance: ERIN MCDADE * ANN EDMINSTER * CATHERINE DE WOLF * KATHRINA SIMONEN * BARBARA RODRIGUEZ DROGUETT * LARRY STRAIN * FRANCES YANG * ANDREW LAWRENCE * JASON GRANT * CHRIS MAGWOOD * MASSEY BURKE * CRAIG WHITE * FERNANDO MARTIRENA * PAUL JAQUIN * MIKHAIL DAVIS * WES SULLENS * WIL SRUBAR III *PETE WALKER * ANDREW THOMSON * DANIEL MASKELL

  • af Mark Krawczyk
    547,95 kr.

    Cut and come again forestry - reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies.Coppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture - managing trees and shrubs by coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching - for a continuous supply of small diameter polewood for products from firewood to fine furniture.Contextualizing resprout silviculture historically, ecologically, and economically, Coppice Agroforestry explores the potential of this ancient practice for modern times. Coverage includes:The cultural history of coppicing in Europe and North AmericaTree and shrub anatomy, biology, and woodland ecologyA suite of woodland management systemsDozens of handcrafted wood products on a continuum of value, offering a wide range of business opportunitiesCase studies of diverse coppice-based enterprisesAssessing existing forests for coppice potentialDesigning new resprout silviculture systemsTables highlighting diverse species for various usesA vision of a modern resprout silviculture renaissance.A decade in the making, encyclopedic in scope, and written by the hand of a woodsman, Coppice Agroforestry is a deep dive into this ancient practice, blending it with modern science, systems thinking, and tools to land it firmly into the 21st century.Whether you have a few trees or an entire forest, Coppice Agroforestry is the must-have practical guide for homesteaders, farmers, foresters, land managers, and educators who ally themselves with the remarkable resilience of woody plants.

  • af John Schaeffer
    412,95 kr.

  • af Chris Magwood
    397,95 kr.

  • af John Michael Greer
    207,95 kr.

  • af Andreas Weber
    297,95 kr.

    Understanding our place in the web of life.

  • af Rob Roy
    362,95 kr.

  • af Julia Shanks
    312,95 kr.

    Unlock the culinary mysteries of your farmers market and CSA boxThe Farmers Market Cookbook's advice is clear and instructive, its recipes delicious and, most importantly, manageable. Along with all those wonderful fruits and vegetables, this book belongs in your market tote. ¿ ADAM RAPOPORT, editor in chief, Bon Appétit We're increasingly interested in eating locally sourced, seasonal foods, in season, when crops really shine. Farmers markets and community supported agriculture (CSAs) are among the best places to find high-quality, diverse, exciting fruits and vegetables, and eating locally and seasonally cultivates appreciation for those who grow our food. Full of practical insights from field to fork, The Farmers Market Cookbook is a celebration of the small farmer's labor of love, showing off every crop at its best.With detailed produce descriptions, storage tips, and preparation techniques, The Farmers Market Cookbook features over 200 simple and delicious recipes ranging from traditional favorites to innovative creations. The Farmers Market Cookbook will help you engage your powers of creativity, learning, and experimentation ¿ it's the answer to every locavore's perennial question ¿ "What do I do with this ?"A book of imaginative and simple recipes for an abundance of vegetables and fruits. ¿ The Boston GlobeJust leafing through will inspire you to head out to your local farmers market and start cooking. ¿ TARYN PLUMB, Taste of the Seacoast JULIA SHANKS is a chef and serial entrepreneur. As a chef, she worked in restaurants around the country includingRestaurant Nora in Washington, DC and Chez Henri in Cambridge, developing a taste for fresh, local, and seasonal foods. Today, Julia consults with restaurants, farms, and food producers, helping them maximize profits and streamline revenues. In her tiny urban garden in Cambridge, MA, she harvests vegetables seven months out of the year.BRETT GROHSGAL has been the chef in nine establishments and cooked in seven others, from New England to Louisiana to California and at sea, and over a twenty-year period. Today, Brett manages Even' Star Organic Farm for great foods, reliable harvests, and for respectful environmental stewardship. Even' Star remains committed to the ideal that life is too short, and farm life too arduous, to ever grow or eat boring foods.

  • af Richard Heinberg
    187,95 kr.

    Economists insist that recovery is at hand, yet unemployment remains high, real estate values continue to sink, and governments stagger under record deficits. The End of Growth proposes a startling diagnosis: humanity has reached a fundamental turning point in its economic history. The expansionary trajectory of industrial civilization is colliding with non-negotiable natural limits. Richard Heinberg's latest landmark work goes to the heart of the ongoing financial crisis, explaining how and why it occurred, and what we must do to avert the worst potential outcomes. Written in an engaging, highly readable style, it shows why growth is being blocked by three factors: Resource depletion Environmental impacts, and Crushing levels of debt. These converging limits will force us to re-evaluate cherished economic theories and to reinvent money and commerce. The End of Growth describes what policy makers, communities, and families can do to build a new economy that operates within Earth's budget of energy and resources. We can thrive during the transition if we set goals that promote human and environmental well-being, rather than continuing to pursue the now-unattainable prize of ever-expanding GDP. Richard Heinberg is the author of nine previous books including The Party's Over , Peak Everything , and Blackout . A Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute, Richard is one of the world's foremost Peak Oil educators and an effective communicator of the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels.

  • - The Complete Guide to Year-round Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
    af Linda Gilkeson
    317,95 kr.

    Grow more food, with less work, in any yard - now completely revised and expanded! Are you itching to start your own garden or grow more in the one you have, but feel that gardening is too challenging or time-consuming for your busy schedule? Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy. Author and master gardener Linda Gilkeson covers everything you'll need to grow a successful garden, including: Planning your garden and preparing the soil Organic fertilizers and simplified composting Planting for winter harvests and intensive planting schedules Comprehensive information on pests, diseases, and working with an unstable climate Greenhouses, tunnels and containers Organic pest management. Packed with a wealth of information specific to the Pacific Northwest, this complete guide emphasizes low-maintenance methods, covers problems related to common pests and climate concerns, includes a monthly garden schedule for year-round planting and harvesting, and features plant profiles for everything from apples to zucchini. Perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike, Backyard Bounty shows how even the smallest garden can produce a surprising amount of food twelve months of the year.

  • af Christy Hemenway
    362,95 kr.

  • af Dr. Jacob Rodenburg
    314,95 kr.

    Go outside and play! A seasonal guide to activities, information, stories, and games to take learning outside "These are the understandings humans have passed down over hundreds of generations; now we need to make a conscious effort to ensure our kids can understand and enjoy the gorgeous world around them" - Bill McKibben, author, Long Distance and Eaarth " The Big Book of Nature Activities is a welcome book that should be a bible for all adults and children eager to rediscover the very source of our health, joy, and spiritual connection." - David Suzuki, science broadcaster and environmental activistThe average North American child can identify over 300 corporate logos, but only 10 native plants or animals-a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate, and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium features:Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technologyIdeas, games, and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each seasonCore concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approachLists of key species and happenings in nature to observe throughout the year across most of North America.Perfect for families, educators, and youth leaders, The Big Book of Nature Activities is packed with crafts, stories, information, and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun."This book provides a wealth of ideas for adults to engage children and themselves in the wonders of the natural world with suggested activities for all seasons. Nature is magic. And nature is free."- Robert Bateman, artist" The Big Book of Nature Activities will be a great resource for all of us who work with children." - Jackie Ostfeld, Nearby Nature Director, Sierra Club Jacob Rodenburg is the Executive Director of the Camp Kawartha summer camp and outdoor education centre. As well as publishing numerous articles on children, nature, and the environment, he has worked in the field of outdoor education for 25 years. Drew Monkman is a naturalist, retired teacher, and an awardwinning environmental advocate. In addition to his weekly nature column, Drew is the author of two seasons-based nature guides, including Nature's Year. He has received an honorary Doctorate of Science from Trent University, for his work in promoting nature education.

  • af Peter Kalmus
    175,95 kr.

    Life on 1/10th the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome A powerful reminder that it is possible ¿ and joyful ¿ to move away from fossil fuels, even in a society still in the throes of addiction. BILL MCKIBBEN, author, Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet A vital message about how we can indeed be the change we need to see in the world if we are to avert a climate catastrophe. MICHAEL E. MANN, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science, Penn State University, co-author, The Madhouse Effect WE ALL WANT TO BE HAPPY. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens. Alarmed by drastic changes in the Earth's climate systems, the author, a climate scientist and suburban father of two, embarked on a journey to change his life and the world. He began by bicycling, growing food, meditating, and making other simple, fulfilling changes. Ultimately, he slashed his climate impact to under a tenth of the US average and became happier in the process. Being the Change explores the connections between our individual daily actions and our collective predicament. It merges science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. The core message is deeply optimistic: a world without fossil fuels is not only possible ¿ it will be better. Kalmus walks the walk for his kids, for the land, for our future ¿and he can help you do it too. KELLY COYNE and ERIK KNUTZEN, authors, The Urban Homestead and Making It What anyone can do to reduce climate impact ¿ and live a better life in the process. RICHARD HEINBERG, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute, and author, The End of Growth PETER KALMUS is an atmospheric scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University. He lives in suburban Altadena, California with his wife and two children on 1/10th the fossil fuels of the average American.

  • af Chris Magwood
    314,95 kr.

    Design your own sustainable homeMANY PEOPLE DREAM of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home. But until now there has been no systematic guide to help potential builders work through the complete process of imagining, planning, designing, and building their ideal, sustainable home. Essential Sustainable Home Design walks potential homebuilders through the process starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision that will guide the house to completion. Coverage includes:How to clarify your ideas and create a practical pathway to achieving your dreamA criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisionsCreating a strong, integrated design team and working with professionals and code officials to keep the project on track from start to finish.Key building science concepts that make for a high-performance, durable buildingPrimer on building logistics, material sourcing, and protocols to ensure that the initial vision for the project comes to fruition.One-page summaries and ratings of popular sustainable building materials and system options.Ideal for owner-builders and sustainable building contractors working with clients aiming to design and build a sustainable home. Chris Magwood has designed and built some of the most innovative, sustainable buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario. He is co-founder and director the Endeavour Centre for Innovative Building and Living and co-editor of the Sustainable Building Essentials series. Chris is the author of Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction , Essential Hempcrete Construction , Straw Bale Details , More Straw Bale Building , and Making Better Buildings ."It's all here. Everything you need to know about designing a sustainable home, for you, your family and the planet. Easy to read and understand while tackling a myriad of complex subjects." - Martin Hammer, architect, co-author of the Straw Bale, Light Straw-Clay and Tiny Houses appendices in the International Residential Code "Finally! An up-to-date overview of the most important approaches and questions to address when making a more sustainable home." - Ben Falk, MALD, author, The Resilient Farm and Homestead and Whole Systems Design, LLC"An intelligent synthesis of all things "green," presented in an easy-to-understand format to help future home owners make the best choices for every stage in creating their new home." - Paula Baker-Laporte FAIA co-author, Prescriptions for a Healthy House and The EcoNest Home "Both comprehensive and concise." - David Eisenberg, Director, Development Center for Appropriate Technology"I will be referring prospective clients and colleagues alike to Essential Sustainable Home Design ." - Tim Krahn, LEED AP, P. Eng. New Society's Sustainable Building Essentials Series aims to provide the highest quality information on sustainable building methods and materials. Editors Chris Magwood and Jen Feigin have scoured the world of sustainable building to bring you the techniques and systems that deliver measureable benefits in terms of greater energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project.

  • af David Sewak
    362,95 kr.

  • af Crystal Byrd Farmer
    157,95 kr.

    MEET THE NEW BLACK FRIEND YOU NEVER HAD An excellent resource for all those who are committed to equity. - PAUL KIVEL, author, Uprooting Racism This is the book that is going to save you from theory and guilt trips. - AKILAH S. RICHARDS, author, Raising Free People COMMUNITY, BUSINESS, and organization leaders often ask: How do I get diversity in my group? The thing is, the work is real, but it's a minefield out there. With a blunt style that pulls no punches, your new token Black friend, Crystal Byrd Farmer, acts as the bridge between majority white organizations and "diverse" people across identities of race, LGBTQ, socioeconomic status, and disability. Crystal tells you how it is, calling you out on tokenism, while extending a helping hand. Coverage includes: What marginalized people experience and what they need to succeed Doing "The Work" - how to have deep conversations with your membership about the reality of bias, privilege, and microaggressions Choosing appropriate meeting locations and establishing ground rules Practical exercises and discussion questions and when to bring in outside help Building support within your organization and talking to resistant friends. This provocative, humorous, and accessible guide is for all people leading progressive organizations who acknowledge the need for diversity but don't know where to start. Honest and unfiltered-a treasure trove of tools, stories, and resources. - JOE COLE, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies Not sure what The Work is? Don't worry, Crystal Byrd Farmer is here to help. - CYNTHIA TINA, Co-Director, Foundation for Intentional CommunityCRYSTAL BYRD FARMER is an engineer turned educator, organizer, and speaker who focuses on cohousing, Black, and polyamorous communities. She lives in Gastonia, NC.

  • af Dan Chiras
    244,95 kr.

    Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy "Wonderfully researched. I thank Dan Chiras for having gifted us such brilliant work. "- Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer, author, The Market Gardener, editor, Growers Magazine "Thankfully, Dan Chiras has written a prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming".- Albert Bates, author, The Biochar SolutionORIGINALLY DEVELOPED in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently-glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly-effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source.The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color, comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and year-round growing in soil or aquaponic grow beds. Coverage includes:How to design and build a Chinese greenhouseImproving performance via short-term and long-term heat bankingAdditional heating options to make your greenhouse operate even more effectivelyCooling your greenhouse during the summerOperating and optimizing your Chinese greenhouse for maximum productivity.Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse."Essential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses."- Pam Dawling, author, The Year-Round Hoophouse and Sustainable Market Farming "If you are looking to increase your antifragility by building a truly passive solar greenhouse you will get a ton of value from this book."- Rob Avis, P. Eng, co-author, Essential Rainwater Harvesting DAN CHIRAS, Ph.D, is the author of numerous books on renewable energy, including Power from the Sun and The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy. He has been growing in green- houses for nearly two decades and in his own passive solar Chinese greenhouse since 2017. Dan lives in Gerald, MO.

  • af Calvin Sandborn
    212,95 kr.

  • af Moreka Jolar
    252,95 kr.

    Garden-fresh recipes from an island retreat.

  • af Blake Cothron
    422,95 kr.

    Dig into the fruits of your labor! Profitable, innovative organic fruit farming strategies and skills for modern growers of any scale Blake has done an amazing job at compiling an enormous amount of information into an easy-to-follow resource that anyone can use. - Rob Avis, PEng, co-author, Building Your Permaculture Property andValuable practical, effective, up-to-date information, including addressing climate chaos, to encourage more localized and resilient organic food production, garden by garden. - Pam Dawling, author, The Year-Round Hoophouse and Sustainable Market Farming AN INNOVATIVE GUIDE for growing and marketing organic small fruits and berries, The Berry Grower offers intelligent strategies and solutions for successful small-scale, non-chemical fruit production in the 21st century. Coverage includes:History, innovations, and 21st century challenges in modern fruit farmingCreating your own market farming realityFarm planning for efficiency and profitabilityFactoring in climate change, drought, and extreme weatherSoil fertility, efficient weed management, and organic pest controlModern tools of the trade for efficiencyHarvesting, fruit handling, and packingFruit profiles including raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, figs, tomatoes, and more, including new cultivarsInnovative marketing methods and thinking beyond fresh fruit with multi-product strategies to maximize profitLearn from other experts through interviews with successful growers and marketers from diverse areas around the USA.From the market garden and small farm to the homestead and backyard, The Berry Grower is the essential guide for both new and aspiring organic small fruit growers and seasoned farmers looking to produce high- quality organic fruits and products for local markets and self-sufficiency.Blake covers everything from soup to nuts, figuratively, in growing these fruits in various settings for home use or markets. - Lee Reich, PhD, author, Growing Figs in Cold Climates and The Ever Curious Gardener A terrific resource ... loaded with helpful background, tips, tricks, and recommendations that will benefit small fruit growers of any scale or level of experience! - Dan Dalton, PASA Sustainable AgricultureBLAKE COTHRON owns Peaceful Heritage Nursery, a 4-acre USDA Certified Organic research farm, orchard, and edible plant nursery. He shares his two decades of experience in organic agriculture and horticulture through magazine articles, public speaking engagements, and blogging. Blake is the author of Pawpaws: The Complete Growing and Marketing Guide. He lives with his wife and son in Kentucky.

  • af Laura Lengnick
    367,95 kr.

    Real world stories from the frontlines of climate change, resilience, and the future of foodPractical insights and plenty of examples of how we can reshape our food system to one that is resilient and regenerative.- Mathis Wackernagel, Ph.D., founder and president, Global Footprint Network, co-author Ecological FootprintInspiring and practical at a time when we desperately need both.- Dr. Anne Waple, founder and CEO, Earth's Next ChapterBrilliantly argues that it isn't some vague notion of "e;technology"e; that will show us the way forward but people working together and carefully stewarding the land.- Mark Bittman, author, Animal, Vegetable, Junk and How to Cook EverythingCLIMATE CHANGE PRESENTS an unprecedented challenge to food and farming in the U.S. and beyond. Damaging weather variability and extremes capture the headlines, but more subtle changes caused by hotter summer nights, warmer winters, and a longer growing season have far-reaching effects on the land, people, and communities that feed us.This expanded and updated edition of Resilient Agriculture takes you beyond the headlines and the hype to shine a light on agricultural climate solutions with the power to cultivate new American foodways that are just, sustainable, regenerative, and resilient.Updated content includes:Current and expected changes in regional weather patterns that disrupt food and farmingNew adaptation stories from sustainable, climate-smart, organic, and regenerative farmers and updates on the producers featured in the first editionReal-world applications of resilience thinking that connect the dots between food justice, sustainable development, regenerative economy, and planetary healthA companion website with stories, videos, issue briefs, reading guides, and more.Whether you are working in food and farming or are simply an interested eater, Resilient Agriculture will take you on a journey into real-world resilience solutions with the power to regenerate the well-being of land, people, and community no matter the challenges ahead.What would a more resilient food system look like? Lengnick answers that question with this path-breaking, delightfully informative book.- Richard Heinberg, senior fellow, Post Carbon Institute, author, Power: Limits and Prospects for Human SurvivalA guidepost for building a better and more resilient food system.- Dr. Gabrielle Roesch-McNally, director, Women for the Land, American Farmland Trust

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