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Bokashi is Japanese for "fermented organic matter". While bokashi has enjoyed great popularity in many parts of the world, it is still relatively unknown in North America. From scraps to soil, Bokashi Composting is the complete, step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide to this amazing process.

This book is a call to action. It warns that unless we learn to accept and respect our social, cultural and political differences as town and country people, we are never going to solve the chronic problems in our food system and environment. As we stare down the barrel of climate change, only farmers - who manage two thirds of the UK's landscape - working together with conservation groups can create a healthier food system and bring back nature in diverse abundance.

Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste will introduce listeners to the cultural traditions associated with seed saving, as well as the remarkable people who have used grafting practices and hand-by-hand trading to keep alive varieties that would otherwise have been lost. As local efforts to preserve heirloom seeds have become part of a growing national food movement.

We need to produce more food. With water and food shortages already being felt in some parts of the world, this might sound like an insurmountable challenge, but all is far from lost. You may not have heard about it, but the sustainable food revolution is already underway. Amanda Little unveils startling innovations from the front lines around the world: farmscrapers, cloned cattle, meatless burgers, edible insects, super-bananas and microchipped cows.

Dr Johnny Drain has spent his career exploring how fermentation has shaped the bodies we inhabit, the foods we eat and the world we live in. From making live yoghurt in his grandma’s kitchen, to fermenting butter at the world’s best restaurant, Noma, Dr Drain’s fascination with the magic of fermentation has led him around the globe. Adventures in Fermentation charts his culinary escapades and his scientific discoveries to create an unprecedented depiction of the power of the microbial world.

Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this audiobook Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of 16 seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent - a place of incomparable richness.

Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new generations of fruit, vegetables and cereals, all bred specifically to flourish locally, taste delicious, and contribute to our food future. In The Accidental Seed Heroes, Adam Alexander dons his seed detective homburg to meet these twenty-first century seed heroes, who are not only championing traditional varieties but also breeding delicious new ones that will help create a sustainable future for our planet.

Whether you're aware of it or not, you've been born into a system of degeneration that harms the planet and every person and creature alive. In order for transformation to occur, says author Jordan Rubin, "You must make a decision to take steps today to become part of the solution". Planet Heal Thyself will teach you how to start a "revolution of regeneration" in the areas of health and nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and food production as well as economic prosperity and abundance.

Profitable winter market gardening – the complete practical guide to growing vegetables year-round in northern climates for local markets. Many small farms shut down during the dark winter months. Yet with the right techniques, equipment, and cultivars, year-round growing can produce the highest quality and tastiest fresh local vegetables, all while banking a profit.

Leah Garcés has dedicated her career to fighting for the rights of the animals that end up on our plates. As the former US Executive Director of Compassion in World Farming and the current President of the nonprofit group Mercy for Animals, she has led the fight against the sprawling chicken industry that raises billions of birds in cruel conditions - all to satisfy our appetite for meat.

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The growing concern about global environmental change and human impacts on the planet has led to the emergence of a broad field of study on the 'sustainability' of human societies. The term's common usage can be traced back to the advent of the Earth Summit in 1992 when 'sustainable development' was broadly embraced by the international community as an ostensibly win-win proposition for economic development, social inclusion, and ecological conservation. Yet both the natural science underpinnings and the social implications of a quest for sustainability have been diffuse.

Are you ready to dive into the fulfilling world of backyard poultry? Your journey towards becoming a self-reliant, poultry-raising expert begins here. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, right in the comfort of your home.

Off Grid Farming Essentials can help you be more successful and overcome challenges. This audiobook explains everything you need to know about planting, growing, maintaining, harvesting, and storing your homegrown nuts and fruit. It then describes which greenhouse structure or garden type will work best for you. You will then learn all about acquiring bees, beehive designs, beekeeping equipment, beehive management, bee health, etc. Finally, you will discover all there is to know about fish farming in open ponds, rearing in net pens and cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, and aquaponics.

Transform your space into a thriving, sustainable haven! Ready to create an eco-oasis but short on time, space, or resources? The Permaculture Roadmap for Busy Lives offers simple, jargon-free solutions to help you embrace sustainable living effortlessly, regardless of where you live.

Are you frustrated by the diminishing returns of conventional farming methods? Do you worry about the long-term health of your soil, water, and crops? The drive to increase yields at any cost has led to soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and a decline in environmental health. Cultivating Tomorrow is your gateway to understanding and implementing regenerative agriculture practices that can transform not only your farm but also contribute to a more sustainable planet.

Are you eager to embrace self-sufficiency but feel limited by your urban or suburban environment? Does the dream of living more sustainably seem out of reach due to space concerns or lack of experience? Do financial constraints make you hesitant to jump into the world of homesteading? It’s natural to have concerns about space, time, or budget. “Can I truly homestead with limited space?”

Are you concerned about the impact of our consumption habits on the planet? Do you want to create a better future for yourself and future generations? If so, this book is for you!

In seinem "Ernährungsreport" bejubelt das Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft seine Errungenschaften sowie das Vertrauen der Bürger*innen in unsere Lebensmittel – doch die Wirklichkeit sieht anders aus. Wenn es um unser Essen geht, werden wir nach wie vor schamlos belogen und betrogen, eine hohe Qualität der Produkte wird vorgegaukelt – von der Agrarlobby und der Lebensmittelindustrie, aber auch die Politik spielt auf verantwortungslose Weise mit.

Unser Ernährungsstil ist nicht nur schlecht für die Gesundheit sondern - wir haben es schon geahnt: er überfordert auch unseren Planeten. Hat das große Fressen bald ein Ende? Wie sieht das Menü der Zukunft aus und müssen wir uns von der Currywurst verabschieden? Klimawirkung, Wasserverbrauch, Flächenbedarf : Der WWF hat unsere Lebensmittel auf den Öko-Prüfstand gestellt und einen kulinarischen Kompass für eine gesunde Erde vorgelegt. Vegan, fleischbasiert oder flexitarisch: Der Report über eine nachhaltige Ernährung macht sich auf die Suche nach dem den Speisezettel von morgen.