Sustainable Food

A gardening book for anyone who’s dreamed of going back to the land for a simpler life… After two city-bred Boomers weather their first, tumultuous year on their rural backyard farm, they discover their homesteading journey has only begun. The sequel to Susan Colleen Browne's award-winning memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills, Little Farm Homegrown follows modern homesteaders Susan and her husband John creating a hands-on life in the foothills of the Pacific Northwest. As they labor to transform an old clearcut into a working homestead, they experience the joys and challenges—and ...

The demand for clean water is growing every year. Water bills are going through the roof, and because you can’t live without it, it seems like there’s nothing you can do. Of course, impure water is better than nothing, but you know that there must be a better way. If these are the same concerns you have, you’re in the right place! The truth is, you’ve been tricked into thinking the only way to quench your thirst is to turn on the tap or buy a bottle of water.

This audiobook is an introduction to homesteading and turning your space into a self sufficient environment. However big or small it may be, this audiobook will guide you through the steps needed to get you well informed on what to expect in the beginning, during and after stages of planning and executing your self sufficient space. Urban homesteads are very versatile. I’ve seen people homestead on their apartment roof, in their little inner-city yard, in the yard of their suburban family home, in warehouses, shipping containers, and so much more. You can build a farm anywhere.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global agriculture, the need for robust and sustainable solutions to ensure food security has never been more pressing. A comprehensive feasibility study tailored specifically for food security projects within the realm of sustainable agriculture serves as a critical tool for decision-makers, planners, and stakeholders. This book aims to provide an in-depth guide for developing such a study, focusing on the essential elements that contribute to the success and sustainability of agricultural initiatives. This book serves as a the first of a comprehensive ...

Now, you can stop the cycle of fad, yoyo dieting weight loss followed by weight gain, and obsessing over your calorie intake and embrace a new way of eating that lets you lose weight - and keep it off - long term. Created by Lisa Moskovitz, a registered dietitian, and backed by science, The Core 3 Weight Loss Plan is a comprehensive approach that helps you achieve sustainable results without constantly feeling deprived or eliminating foods your body actually needs.

The book is a firsthand account of Dr. Hannah Jaicks’ journey through western Montana's ranching landscapes to showcase the stories of ranchers and affiliated groups who are pioneering strategies for reducing conflicts with wildlife, while also stewarding the landscape.

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!

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.

Taking its title from a chilling warning made by the United Nations that the world’s soils could be lost within a lifetime, Sixty Harvests Left uncovers how the food industry is threatening the planet. Put simply, without soils there will be no food: game over. And time is running out.

There is more interest in self-sufficiency during this 21st century than ever before! That blatantly tells you that people are feeling the effects of the environment around them. We're not talking about "good" effects either. We're talking about chemicals in the food we eat, pollution of land, water and the air we breathe. This also includes finite natural resources becoming scarce, thus driving the cost up as demand for it continues, etc.

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.

When you download Hydroponics 101: A Complete Beginners Guide To Hydroponic Gardening (3rd Edition), you will get an introduction to a variety of steps and strategies for starting a Hydroponic Gardening System at home. A Hydroponic garden doesn't use soil. Instead, it grows plants in nutrient-enriched water. This method has several advantages over traditional gardening, which include a higher yield and better tasting crops!

Framed by the author’s personal experience with backyard hens, Chickens: Their Natural and Unnatural Histories explores the history of the chicken from its descent from the dinosaurs to the space-age present. En route, Lembke surveys chickens in ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 19th century, and modern times, including the role of chickens in Jewish and Muslim practices. She also investigates the birds’ contributions to science and their jaunty appearances in literature.

Street Farm is the inspirational account of residents in the notorious Low Track in Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the worst urban slums in North America, who joined together to create an urban farm as a means of addressing the chronic problems in their neighborhood. It is a story of recovery, of land and food, of people, and of the power of farming and nourishing others as a way to heal our world and ourselves.

Cultivate Change: Transform Your Backyard into a Thriving Ecosystem with Affordable Regenerative Gardening Tips Picture a garden full of luscious leaves and vibrant colors. If you close your eyes, you can hear a buzzing frenzy of wildlife and water gently trickling in the background. Imagine stepping into this calming oasis and weaving around patches of homegrown food. The sight alone is enough to tickle the taste buds. Now, take a look outside your window. If you see a bare and neglected garden where the only splash of green comes from the weeds, you're in the right place.

Este audiolivro foi criado para ajudar você a planejar e desenvolver seu agronegócio independente de tamanho ou segmento. Este guia oferece técnicas, meios e ferramentas para a melhor e mais eficiente prática no gerenciamento de seu negócio. Propõe uma visão sobre como desenvolver uma solução para o agronegócio que pode e deve ser customizada. Oferece ainda sugestões para implementação em ferramentas ou soluções já desenvolvidas e em funcionamento. Seu guia de referência e consulta.

Are you desperate to lose weight or feel more energised? Have you tried everything, but nothing has worked? There are some very simple steps you can take today that will turn your body around, and get you on a lasting road to health and vitality. Feeling and looking good is no longer a mystery. In this book, A.C Miller shares the secrets that will change your body forever. You'll discover: • Which foods to eat, and which foods to avoid. • Free and easy ways to get fit, lean and strong. • A simple method for fighting disease and ageing.

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.

Ever gazed at the sky during a downpour and dreamed of turning those raindrops into a treasure trove, more than just soggy shoes? What if you could make rain your ally, helping you dodge hefty water bills while transforming your garden into the neighborhood's crown jewel? Prepare to become the Rain Whisperer with this revolutionary guide! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie embarking on your sustainability quest, this audiobook is your ultimate companion.

Are you looking for guidance on how to raise and care for chickens of your own? Are you thinking of starting a little backyard homestead? If you're worried about the rising cost and availability of food, especially with all the supply chain issues, then perhaps you should consider raising chickens. I'll share my experiences with you so that you can learn from my experiences and use this as your guide to help you figure out just how to make your backyard into a chicken paradise. In this book, you'll find out how to make a chicken coop, how to take care of your chickens, and more.