The Organic Farming Revolution
Past, Present, Future
Published on 1. January 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-68475-014-6 (ISBN)
Description
The organic farming revolution that has swept the country over the past decades can trace much of its origins with the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association, which will be celebrating 50 years in 2021. Reviewing the high and low points of the past half-century and looking forward to new challenges and opportunities, the book presents a collection of essays by prominent individual in MOFGA's rise and evolution as well as important voices in the national discussion about sustainability, food resources, soil preservation, young farming, and the intersection of organic farming and human health.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
120 Color Photos
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68475-014-6 (9781684750146)
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Featuring essays by some of Maine's and the nation's most prominent writers on organic farming and gardening:
Jean English: historical overview and introduction
Eliot Coleman: organic farming
Barbara Damrosch: food sourcing
Barbara and Mort Mather: the first meeting
Jim Gerritsen: Journeyperson farming
Daniel Mays: soil preservation
John Piotti, Am. Farmland Trust
Anna Lappe,
Michael Pollan
Elizabeth Henderson, CSA
Abbie McMillen (Credited as Founder of MOFGA by Mort Mather)
Will Bonsall
Ken and Roberta Horn (First certified organic farmers in Maine)
Chellie Pingree
John Bunker
Tim Nason
Rob Johnston (Johnny's Selected Seeds)
CR Lawn (Fedco Seeds)
Jean English: historical overview and introduction
Eliot Coleman: organic farming
Barbara Damrosch: food sourcing
Barbara and Mort Mather: the first meeting
Jim Gerritsen: Journeyperson farming
Daniel Mays: soil preservation
John Piotti, Am. Farmland Trust
Anna Lappe,
Michael Pollan
Elizabeth Henderson, CSA
Abbie McMillen (Credited as Founder of MOFGA by Mort Mather)
Will Bonsall
Ken and Roberta Horn (First certified organic farmers in Maine)
Chellie Pingree
John Bunker
Tim Nason
Rob Johnston (Johnny's Selected Seeds)
CR Lawn (Fedco Seeds)