Why Organic Farming Is Great For Canada

Author : Leroy A. Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0993661807

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Why Organic Farming Is Great for Canada by Leroy A. Brown Pdf

Why Organic Farming is Great for Canada is a captivating book about organic agriculture, organic food, GMOs, health, the environment, tourism and more. It is designed with a focus on Canada, but has pertinent information with regards to the rest of the world. This book is for all farmers, all consumers, all investors, all retailers, all students, all parents, all manufacturers, all governments, etc. Why Organic Farming is Great for Canada is relevant for today, and as individuals get more conscious about where their food is coming from; about eating healthier; about protecting and conserving the environment; about making a living, and so on, this book will open your eyes to the positive impacts of organic farming and more. The author - Mr. Leroy A. Brown did a fantastic job in putting together all this information in such a way, that it is easy to understand. It is a must read if anyone is serious about food, the environment and one's livelihood.

Author : Darrell McLaughlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Organic farming
ISBN : CORNELL:31924108575188

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Differing Developments of Organic Agriculture in Canada and Sweden by Darrell McLaughlin Pdf

Author : Peter V. Fossel
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616731847

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Organic Farming by Peter V. Fossel Pdf

Going organic may be a clear way of getting back to basics—and getting away from the havoc chemicals can wreak on our health and our environment—but the basics themselves may not be so clear. How to begin? What kind of fertilizer and feed are allowed? Is there natural pest management? What does certification entail? And is this the way to go? This book covers the basics and then some. Whether you’re thinking of starting an organic farm or making the transition to organics, whether you’re growing crops or raising animals, you’ll find everything you need to know in these pages—from getting started to developing a marketing strategy. A list of resources also points the way to other books, websites, and organizations focusing on every aspect of organic farming, including state standards and more information.

Author : Mark Lynas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472946959

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Seeds of Science by Mark Lynas Pdf

'Mark Lynas is a saint' Sunday Times 'Fluent, persuasive and surely right.' Evening Standard Mark Lynas was one of the original GM field wreckers. Back in the 1990s – working undercover with his colleagues in the environmental movement – he would descend on trial sites of genetically modified crops at night and hack them to pieces. Two decades later, most people around the world – from New York to China – still think that 'GMO' foods are bad for their health or likely to damage the environment. But Mark has changed his mind. This book explains why. In 2013, in a world-famous recantation speech, Mark apologised for having destroyed GM crops. He spent the subsequent years touring Africa and Asia, and working with plant scientists who are using this technology to help smallholder farmers in developing countries cope better with pests, diseases and droughts. This book lifts the lid on the anti-GMO craze and shows how science was left by the wayside as a wave of public hysteria swept the world. Mark takes us back to the origins of the technology and introduces the scientific pioneers who invented it. He explains what led him to question his earlier assumptions about GM food, and talks to both sides of this fractious debate to see what still motivates worldwide opposition today. In the process he asks – and answers – the killer question: how did we all get it so wrong on GMOs? 'An important contribution to an issue with enormous potential for benefiting humanity.' Stephen Pinker 'I warmly recommend it.' Philip Pullman

Author : Janet Wallace
Publisher : Debolsillo
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Field crops
ISBN : CORNELL:31924101589442

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Organic Field Crop Handbook by Janet Wallace Pdf

Author : Mark Winfield,Jan Rabantek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017704581

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Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture in Canada by Mark Winfield,Jan Rabantek Pdf

Author : Rachel Fisher,Heather Stretch,Robin Tunnicliffe
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781927129128

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All the Dirt by Rachel Fisher,Heather Stretch,Robin Tunnicliffe Pdf

This is the inspiring story of three friends who followed their dreams to become successful business partners as organic farmers.

Author : Ralph C. Martin,Rod MacRae
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466568372

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Managing Energy, Nutrients, and Pests in Organic Field Crops by Ralph C. Martin,Rod MacRae Pdf

The use of organic management practices in field cropping continues to rise globally, and these methods have proven to be a viable way to produce food with reduced resource use and environmental damage. Managing Energy, Nutrients, and Pests in Organic Field Crops challenges the popular misconception that organic systems are weak at managing energy,

Author : Lisa F. Clark
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784718282

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The Changing Politics of Organic Food in North America by Lisa F. Clark Pdf

The Changing Politics of Organic Food in North America explores the political dynamics of the remarkable transition of organic food from a Ôfringe fadÕ in the 1960s to a multi-billion dollar industry in the 2000s. Taking a multidisciplinary, institutio

Author : Ralph C. Martin
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781459744035

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Food Security by Ralph C. Martin Pdf

Today, mainstream agriculture pushes excess food while depleting soil, water, air, and energy instead of growing just enough for adequate, healthy consumption.

Author : Brent Preston
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780345811875

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The New Farm by Brent Preston Pdf

The inspiring and sometimes hilarious story of a family that quit the rat race and left the city to live out their ideals on an organic farm, and ended up building a model for a new kind of agriculture. You know those books where the city folks move to the country and have all kinds of crazy misadventures? Where the barnyard is a place of bucolic harmony and each passing season brings the author closer to understanding his proper place in the natural order? You know those books where the primary objective is not so much farming, but writing about farming? This isn’t that kind of book. It’s true that Brent Preston and Gillian Flies did leave the city and move to the country, and they did make a lot of stupid mistakes, some of which are pretty funny in hindsight. But their goal from the beginning was to build a real farm, one that would sustain their family, heal their environment, and nourish their community. It was a goal that was achieved not through bucolic self-reflection, but through a decade of grinding toil and perseverance. Told with humour and heart in Preston’s unflinchingly honest voice, The New Farm is the story of one family’s transition from die-hard urbanites to bona fide farmers and passionate advocates for a more just and sustainable food system. It’s the story of how a couple of young professionals learned not just how to grow food, but how to succeed at the business of farming. And it’s the story of how a small, sustainable, organic farm ended up providing not just a livelihood, but a happy, meaningful and fulfilling way of life.

Author : Leslie A. Duram
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780803204966

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Good Growing by Leslie A. Duram Pdf

Compelling portraits of organic farmers bring to life facts and figures in an extensive overview of the phenomenal growth in recent years of organic production and consumption.

Author : Rachel Fisher,Heather Stretch,Robin Tunnicliffe
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781927129135

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All the Dirt by Rachel Fisher,Heather Stretch,Robin Tunnicliffe Pdf

New farmers, experienced growers, budding environmentalists, and fans of natural, organic produce alike are sure to love All the Dirt. Filled with beautiful photographs and covering a wide variety of topics, from agrofuels and food sovereignty to practical tips about specific tools, All the Dirt is the must-read how-to book about small-scale organic farming. But beyond the practical applications, it is also the inspiring story of three friends who followed their dreams and became successful business partners. Authors Rachel Fisher, Heather Stretch, and Robin Tunnicliffe, co-owners of Saanich Organics, a farmer-run local food distributor, share entertaining stories of three farmers' lives, while also providing practical information about how to start a farm. They relate their personal and collective experiences as women, mothers, and farmers through anecdotes, and discuss the compelling reasons why Canada needs more organic farmers. All the Dirt proves that there is no one right way to start a farm and no single solution to any problem. But that by working together, farmers can create a resilient agriculture that is vibrant and fun, as well as economically viable. Rachel, Heather, and Robin have co-owned Saanich Organics since 2002. The business has been featured in numerous publications, including the Times Colonist, West Jet’s Up! magazine, EAT Magazine, and The Province. It has also been featured in Island on the Edge (a documentary film), as well as on CBC radio. By working cooperatively to grow and distribute top quality produce, the business has earned the respect of the farming community, the restaurant community, organic consumers, and activists. Visit Saanich Organics online at www.saanichorganics.com.

Author : Canadian Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
Publisher : Saskatoon : Canadian Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sustainable agriculture
ISBN : PSU:000049791884

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The Best Of-- Exploring Sustainable Alternatives by Canadian Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Pdf

Author : Jean-Martin Fortier
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781550925555

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The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier Pdf

Les Jardins de la Grelinette is a micro-farm located in eastern Quebec, just north of the American border. Growing on just 1.5 acres, owners Jean-Martin and Maude-Helène feed more than two hundred families through their thriving CSA and seasonal market stands and supply their signature mesclun salad mix to dozens of local establishments. The secret of their success is the low-tech, high-yield production methods they’ve developed by focusing on growing better rather than growing bigger, making their operation more lucrative and viable in the process. The Market Gardener is a compendium of la Grelinette’s proven horticultural techniques and innovative growing methods. This complete guide is packed with practical information on: Setting-up a micro-farm by designing biologically intensive cropping systems, all with negligible capital outlay Farming without a tractor and minimizing fossil fuel inputs through the use of the best hand tools, appropriate machinery, and minimum tillage practices Growing mixed vegetables systematically with attention to weed and pest management, crop yields, harvest periods, and pricing approaches Inspired by the French intensive tradition of maraichage and by iconic American vegetable grower Eliot Coleman, author and farmer Jean-Martin shows by example how to start a market garden and make it both very productive and profitable. Making a living wage farming without big capital outlay or acreages may be closer than you think. Jean-Martin Fortier is a passionate advocate of strong local food systems and founder of Les Jardins de la Grelinette, an internationally recognized model for successful biointensive micro-farming.