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Organic Food and Farming

A Reference Handbook

by Shauna M. McIntyre
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Organic Food and Farming: A Reference Handbook is a valuable resource for students and general readers curious about the history, evolution, and growth of the organic food movement.
This book begins with a deep dive into the origins of organic farming, offering a clear discussion of what constitutes organic production and how that has changed over time. Next, the volume provides a comprehensive overview of growth of organics as both an industry and a social movement and the inherent challenges that occur from trying to be both. The book additionally covers controversial issues and challenges, along with good news about what is working and what is possible.
Included are essays by scholars, farmers, and experts working with NGOs as well as profiles of key people and organizations in the organic food movement. Additional chapters include data and documents, a comprehensive resource list, and a detailed chronology of the key events in the history of the organic sector. Distinguishing it from others that laud or dismiss organic food and farming practices is this book's objective nature, which allows it to be used as a definitive resource on the topic.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Contemporary World Issues

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 17, 2021

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9798216125419

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      • ISBN: 9798216125419
      • File size: 2635 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 1, 2021

      Freelance writer McIntyre divides this comprehensive overview of organic food into seven sections: background/history; problems, controversies, and solutions (hydroponics, animal welfare, GMOs, pesticide drift); nine essays from practitioners and academics; profiles of individuals and organizations; data and documents (such as legislation); annotated resources (print, visual, internet); and a detailed chronology (1840-2020), glossary, and index. Only in the history and profiles chapters, and very occasionally elsewhere, does the book look beyond the United States. McIntyre's thorough and evenhanded consideration covers organic food and farming both as an industry and as a societal and philosophical phenomenon. Citing reliable sources throughout, she examines the consequences of consumer- or farmer-driven organic rules and standards and market regulation; she also looks at the way many discussions center on differences between organic and "regular" farming, rather than the values of organic farming. Her analyses of the economics of organics, and of issues like nutrition, environment/climate, and social justice, are in-depth. Extensive recent sources (within chapters, as well as in the data and resources sections) are excellent spurs for further exploration. VERDICT McIntyre's presentation of this complex subject combines authentic expertise with clear, objective communication for a nonexpert audience. Invaluable for new and advanced students of U.S. agriculture, business, and society.--Patricia D. Lothrop, formerly of St. George's Sch., Newport, RI

      Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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