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With Grounded, Dr. Erin Yu Juin McMorrow takes us on a journey to explore the sacred interconnectedness between our soil and ourselves, seamlessly weaving the science of our broken carbon cycle and the oppression of the divine feminine into a powerful tapestry of hope and resilience.In Grounded, McMorrow guides us through the inner and outer work needed to restore the divine feminine and save our planet.

A pioneering urban farmer and MacArthur "Genius Award" winner points the way to building a new food system that can feed - and heal - broken communities. An eco-classic in the making, The Good Food Revolution is the story of Will's personal journey, the lives he has touched, and a grassroots movement that is changing the way our nation eats.

Dreaming of starting your own beekeeping business but unsure where to begin? You're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs like you face challenges such as understanding beekeeping basics, navigating startup costs, or finding the right market for their honey products. Beekeeping Success Blueprint is your comprehensive guide to building a sustainable and profitable beekeeping business. Drawing from expert insights and experiences of successful beekeepers, this book offers step-by-step guidance from initial setup to expanding your operations.

Acclaimed health journalist and National Geographic contributor Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity. Consumed more than any other meat in the United States, chicken is emblematic of today's mass food-processing practices and their profound influence on our lives and health. Tracing its meteoric rise from scarce treat to ubiquitous global commodity, McKenna reveals the astounding role of antibiotics in industrial farming, documenting how and why "wonder drugs" revolutionized the way the world eats.

The best-selling author of The End of Oil turns his attention to food and finds that the system we've entrusted with meeting one of our most basic needs is dramatically failing us. With his trademark comprehensive global approach, Paul Roberts investigates the startling truth about the modern food system.

Food is life, but our food system is killing us. Designed in a different century for a different purpose—to mass-produce cheap calories to prevent famine—it's now generating obesity and ill-health and driving the climate crisis. We need to transform it into one that can nourish all eight billion of us and the planet we live on.

In this guide, I aspire to distil the wealth of knowledge and expertise accumulated over 20 years of immersive gardening experience into a comprehensive guide for readers. Drawing from my lifelong residency in northern California, I am excited to share the insights, secrets, and techniques that have empowered me to cultivate flourishing gardens with ease. Understanding Northern California's Climate and Growing Conditions - Overview of Northern California's diverse microclimates. - Factors influencing gardening in the region, such as temperature, rainfall, and soil types. - Tips for adapting...

Looking to start your own small-scale farm? Want to ensure that your agriculture practices are sustainable and successful? Look no further than our brand new eBook! With 17 chapters covering everything from choosing the right plot of land to long-term planning and sustainability, this eBook is the ultimate guide to small-scale agriculture. Learn about the principles of sustainable farming and how to maintain soil health and fertility, conserve water, and select appropriate crops for your land. Discover the benefits of small livestock management and fruit and nut orchards. In addition to ...

The Ultimate Guide to Homesteading is a valuable resource for learning about growing, freezing, canning, and storing fruits, vegetables, and herbs to feed your family year-round. You’ll also discover the amazing possibilities open to you when you raise livestock for food and fiber, including information on co-ops, choosing a butcher or slaughterhouse, and how best to house and feed your animals.

The Reindeer Chronicles takes listeners on a global tour of Earth repair, with visits to unsung heroes who are pushing the boundaries of ecological restoration to show how even the world’s most wounded places can be revived. The book begins in China’s Loess Plateau, where a landmark project successfully restored a blighted region the size of Belgium, lifting millions of people out of poverty.

Discover how easy it is to start a goat farm for enjoyment and profit! Goats are wonderful, intelligent, and affectionate animals that enrich our lives. They are raised commercially for their meat, milk, and fiber, and are also kept as pets. If you are considering entering into this world of goat-keeping, then welcome! You are entering into the ranks of people dedicated to the welfare of these wonderful creatures. This audiobook will provide you with common tricks and caring methods required to raise a baby goat into an adult.

In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes - creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world's most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of many-legged creatures

Refrigerated Trucks: How Mobile Cooling Changed the World The Invention, Science, and Global Impact of the Chilled Supply Chain How did supermarkets become able to offer fresh produce in every season? How do hospitals receive vaccines and blood products that must remain within narrow temperature ranges? And how do farms, warehouses, and grocery stores stay linked together across thousands of miles? The answer is the refrigerated truck. This book explains the development of the mobile cold chain, beginning with ice harvesting and refrigerated railcars and continuing through the invention of ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy life—and A Soil Owner’s Manual is your essential guide to restoring it. In this revised and expanded second edition, soil scientist Jon Stika explains how the biology beneath our feet drives plant health, food quality, and ecosystem balance. Drawing on decades of field research and practical experience, Stika reveals how our current agricultural systems—focused on yields and inputs—have broken the natural functions of soil. He then provides clear, science-based steps for rebuilding that living system, whether you manage a backyard garden or ...

Discover how you can unlock the secret world of monarchs and witness nature’s magnificent metamorphosis. Whenever you picture a butterfly, chances are, an eye-catching monarch comes to mind… with its vibrant orange wings adorned by intricate ebony veins and milky spots, dancing through the air like a living work of art. And while the self-proclaimed king of butterflies could arguably be the most recognizable of butterfly species…

In Barefoot Biodynamics, organic grower Jeff Poppen—“The Barefoot Farmer”—combines tales from his personal history in rural Tennessee with the practical applications of biodynamic principles and the deep aspects of the biodynamic methods that continue to make his farm a success today.

Dive into the fascinating world of duck homesteading with this ultimate guide! This comprehensive guide offers an immersive journey into the art of raising ducks for multiple purposes, catering to both novices and experienced enthusiasts. Discover the joys of tending to these charming, feathered creatures while reaping the rewards of their eggs and flavorful meat.

From the Lambic breweries of Belgium, where beer is fermented with wild yeasts drawn down from the air around the brewery, to the aquifers below Burton-on-Trent, where the brewing water is rumored to contain life-giving qualities, Miracle Brew tells the full story behind the amazing role each of these fantastic four - a grass, a weed, a fungus, and water - has to play.

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?”

Renowned business author David Magee fuses both the interesting history and philosophy of one of America's most well-known companies in this entertaining aid for business management. While other American businesses are crumbling under low-cost foreign competition, John Deere Company thrives by maintaining such ideas as building the best product, being open to change and innovation, listening rather than leading, and keeping virtuous business practices.