Reclaiming Our Food: How the Grassroots Food Movement Is Changing the Way We Eat

The stories are well written and best of all, they are followed by a description of the organizing techniques each used for their project. Easy to pick up and read a profile and then put aside and get something done yourself. Highly recommended for food organizers and city activists. Jan 11, Erin rated it really liked it Shelves: I am not looking to start a community garden or build an urban farm any time soon, but I am interested in how community gardens and the like affect the community.

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This book is full of examples of the restorative power that gardens and fresh food have on a community. It is amazing how something so small as a raised garden bed can transform the people that eat from it. From preserving cultural growing conditions and traditions, to healing superfund sites with raised beds, this book describes how to succeed. It covers everything from the practical details of starting a community garden, to how to build a permaculture farm.

And if, like me, you are interested in the phenomenon of feeding communities more locally and sustainably, this book will open your eyes to far more possibilities than you knew were available. Furthermore, there is an excellent resources section in the back of the book to get you started on your project. I recommend this book to anyone who has any interest at all in local food. Even if you have no desire to start your own urban farm or community garden, you will get tons of useful information and inspiration from this book.

It will definitely give you hope for the future.

Reclaiming Our Food: How the Grassroots Food Movement Is Changing the Way We Eat

Dec 08, Pamela rated it really liked it Recommends it for: High school and adults. Inspirational stories of nearly 60 grassroot food programs provide hundred of useful "lessons learned" of communities strengthening their local economy, creating jobs, preserving cultural traditions, educating adults and children, all the while creating and supporting local food production. A collection of short essays that describe the success individuals and com Reclaiming Our Food: A collection of short essays that describe the success individuals and communities have created with local sustainability projects.

It includes gardening, small farms, community supported agriculture CSA , co-ops, farm to school programs, permaculture, and even community supported fisheries CSF.

The stories are inspiring and give much food for thought about local foods, local economy, the sense of community, and a return to our natural resources. Includes lots of references and resources for further research. Nov 17, Stephanie rated it it was amazing. After the first chapter, I wanted to get up and get my hands dirty. The author not only describes various urban food movements across the US, but details how we can help out and start our own sustainable projects. Dec 09, B.

Reclaiming Our Food

Oct 07, Beth Bloomquest added it. It is a very interesting look at alternative means of food production outside of giant agribusiness. Interesting stories of CSAs, urban farms, farmers markets, co-ops, etc. Lots of great ideas. Apr 23, Angela Gunter rated it it was ok. Not what I thought it would be but it does give some interesting information about the different movements going on in this country. Jen rated it it was ok Jul 31, JF at SustainableTraditions rated it it was amazing Nov 09, Shari rated it really liked it Oct 09, Nautilus Book rated it it was amazing Dec 21, Shelleyb rated it liked it Mar 27, Rebecca rated it really liked it Aug 06, Denice rated it really liked it Jun 10, Rikki Maccuish rated it really liked it Oct 14, Citations are based on reference standards.

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Reclaiming Our Food - Workman Publishing

English View all editions and formats Summary: All across the country, Americans are demanding more fresh, local foods--at home, in their schools, in restaurants, and at food markets. Community food projects from Boston to Nashville to Birmingham to Seattle are rising to meet this need. Led by innovative, creative people from all walks of life, these projects are strengthening communities by creating valuable jobs, preserving cultural traditions, building local knowledge about growing food, and educating schoolchildren.

Inspirational stories of nearly 60 grassroots food programs provide hundreds of useful "lessons learned," offering an enduring handbook for everyone hoping to join the movement.

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Allow this favorite library to be seen by others Keep this favorite library private. Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item Tanya Denckla Cobb Jason Houston. Offers an analysis of how groups throughout the United States are creating sustainable ways to provide local food.

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It provides them with advice and guidance on everyday issues such as distribution, and working with at-risk populations. Publisher Synopsis After finishing this immersive, inspiring, and educational book, readers will feel empowered to address the food systems in their lives and encourage a more responsible approach to consumption and production. User-contributed reviews Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Similar Items Related Subjects: