Food Security

In the US, there is a wide-ranging network of at least 370 food banks, and more than 60,000 hunger-relief organizations such as food pantries and meal programs. And yet hunger still affects one in nine Americans. What are we doing wrong? In Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries, Katie Martin argues that if handing out more and more food was the answer, we would have solved the problem of hunger decades ago. Martin instead presents a new model for charitable food, one where success is measured not by pounds of food distributed but by lives changed. 

“My parents couldn’t read or write, we barely had clothes to wear. All we had were stories. We listened and absorbed them, and found our own place in the narrative.” And what a narrative it is. Join the wonderfully colorful and poetic Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, or Regi, as he weaves together stories from his upbringing in revolution-torn Guatemala, the vision of a regenerative form of farming which uplifts people, and the wandering fable of the Green Man. The result is an immensely readable, enjoyable journey that informs as it entertains and enlightens. Witnessing firsthand the ...

What if the greatest threat to America isn’t a missile but a strategy? Written by two experts combining years of research and strategic advisory experience, this 367-page book offers a comprehensive, human-curated account of China’s rise and its impact on America’s future. With 23 insightful chapters and nearly 500 citations—including US Defense, Commerce, and State Departments and congressional reports—this book offers a sweeping, well-researched account of China-US relations. It connects pivotal historical moments to today's most pressing challenges, proving that China’s rise ...

"The Complete Guide to Freeze Drying" is your ultimate resource for mastering the art and science of freeze drying at home. This comprehensive book covers everything from the fascinating history and science behind the process to practical, step-by-step guides on getting started. You'll discover the "10 Commandments of Freeze Drying," learn how to preserve fruits, vegetables, powders, candy, and pet food, and gain expert tips on cleaning and maintaining your equipment. With access to online resources, printable tables, and charts, this guide makes freeze drying simple, efficient, and ...

Reclaim your land. Grow your own food. Redesign your life—starting with the dirt beneath your feet. In Dirt Rich, permaculture designer and storyteller Ace Bailey delivers a powerful blueprint for creating a self-reliant, regenerative lifestyle—no matter where you live or how much experience you have. This isn't just another gardening book. Dirt Rich blends poetic wisdom with hands-on strategies to help you transform your backyard, mindset, and community. Whether you're starting a container garden on a city balcony or reviving an overgrown homestead, this guide meets you where you are. ...

Learn about Food Security with iMinds Money's insightful fast knowledge series. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation defines Food Security as a state when “all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life”.

In 1943, ordinary people grew nearly half of America’s vegetables in their own yards, school lots, and community patches. In less than a lifetime, that power was handed to fertilizer plants, factories, and long supply chains you do not control. When shelves empty, trucks stop, or labels lie, most modern households have no backup plan. Backyard Food Security shows you how to build one. Drawing on more than 45 years of home inspection work and decades of hands‑on gardening, Marko Vovk walks you through a practical, no‑nonsense system for turning dead soil, tubs, and small patches of ...

The world’s most important shipping lane is only 21 miles wide. Every day, nearly a fifth of the world’s oil passes through it. So does a massive share of its natural gas. It powers economies, feeds supply chains, and keeps entire nations running. And it sits on the edge of conflict. The Strait of Hormuz has never fully closed. But it has come close—again and again. In this quick-start briefing, Adrian Locke takes you inside the most dangerous vulnerability in the global economy and answers a question few people are asking: What happens if the flow doesn’t recover? This is not a ...

Climate change food security risks are escalating across every agricultural region on Earth. Rising temperatures, precipitation extremes, and market volatility are combining to threaten the nutrition, livelihoods, and institutional stability of the global food system. - Understand the biophysical mechanisms through which rising temperatures and precipitation variability reduce yields of staple crops globally - Analyze how climate-driven production shocks propagate through global supply chains to amplify commodity price volatility and food access crises - Discover the range of agricultural ...

Discover the essential role of livestock in shaping our future with "Livestock and Our Future." This comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted connection between livestock and global food security, providing a thorough understanding of the nutritional, environmental, economic, and cultural dimensions of livestock farming. Begin your journey with an introduction to the vital role livestock plays in ensuring food security, tracing its historical significance, and exploring contemporary challenges. Uncover the indispensable nutrients provided by livestock and engage in a comparative ...

Amidst the historic charm of England, near the legendary King Arthur's castle, Dani Rosetti is prepping for what should be a routine catering job. But the tranquil backdrop is merely an illusion, hiding secrets as old as the castle stones and as treacherous as the English moors. Enter Lady Ellen Pemberton, the keeper of an enigmatic flower whose allure isn't just its beauty, but the power and wealth it promises. Yet, every bloom has its thorn. Many believe the village might find peace if Lady Pemberton were out of the picture – a sentiment even shared secretly by those closest to her. ...

THE COMPLETE DIY MANUAL FOR OFF-GRID PROJECTS (2025 Edition) IS YOUR ULTIMATE HANDS-ON GUIDE TO SURVIVING & THRIVING WHEN THE POWER GRID FAILS! 🌟20 FREE BONUSES With Your Purchase! These Detailed & Valuable Resources Are Worth More Than The Price Of The Book Alone (See Details Below)! 🌟 ✅ Do you want to be prepared when - not if - the lights go out...for weeks or months? ✅ Do you want to ensure you and your family thrive - not just survive - during a complete power grid failure? If you answered YES, this essential guide is for you! From David Reynolds, author of the popular "The ...

What would you do if the lights went out and never came back on? Our modern world is built on the fragile promise of constant power. But with an aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and new digital threats, that promise is more vulnerable than ever. When the system fails, the normalcy bias—the dangerous belief that everything will be fine—is the single greatest threat to your family's safety. PREP FOR The Blackout is the definitive, no-nonsense guide to transforming your home from a point of dependency into a self-reliant fortress of security. Written for practical families, not ...

An urgent indictment of the food we eat and a blueprint for a nutrition revolution to mend our health, economy, and planet, from a world-renowned expert in nutrition, medicine, and public policy The food we eat is making us sick. In the United States and around the world, diet has become the...

Our basic right to healthy food is at risk. What can we do? Written in an astute, engaging style, armed with examples from her own homesteading lifestyle, small farmer Nicole Faires' Food Confidential gives you the tools to fight the intangible battles as well as the practical ones.

THE COMPLETE OFF-GRID LOW BUDGET SURVIVAL MANUAL What would you do if the power went out tonight and didn't come back for a week? Most families have no real answer. Not because they don't care — but because every guide they've picked up either costs a fortune to follow, reads like a military operations manual, or assumes you already own ten acres and a tractor. This book was written to fix that. The two problems with most survival guides: Most send you straight to a $2,000 gear list before you've read three pages. The rest bury you in theory and worst-case scenarios until the whole ...

Prepare your home and family for any life-threatening catastrophe with this step-by-step survivalist guide filled with techniques, strategies, and DIY projects from a lifelong prepping expert. Government pamphlets and other prepping books tell you how to hold out through an emergency until services are restored. This book teaches you how to survive when nothing returns to normal for weeks, months, or even years, including water collection; storing, growing, hunting, and foraging for food; first aid and medical treatment; fortifying and defending your home; and community-building.

When the shelves go empty, what will you feed your family? Disasters strike fast. Grocery stores can be stripped bare in hours. Seeds of Survival: Food Security and Heirloom Gardening in Times of Crisis is an essential guide for anyone who wants to take control of their food supply. Every page is designed to help you grow real calories, protein, and nutrients—without relying on fragile systems. Inside this essential guide you will discover: Top survival crops: Glass Gem corn, Cherokee Trail of Tears beans, Golden Giant amaranth, Jerusalem artichokes, Mortgage Lifter tomatoes, winter ...

A powerful and heartwarming exploration of cuisine in conflict zones, highlighting the heroic persistence of people struggling to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence. War changes every part of human culture: art, education, music, politics. Why should food be...

Prepare for absolutely any disaster and discover how empowering it can be to go off the grid. Have you ever wondered what you would do in an emergency situation? What if you had no access to power or running water for days? And what would you do if food was scarce due to supermarkets closing or being completely sold out of all products thanks to panic buying from terrified consumers? Thankfully, there is a way to ensure that you’ll survive, or even thrive, in an emergency or crisis situation. In fact, you may not even need to set foot inside a grocery store again! Having access to your ...