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Leah Garcés has dedicated her career to fighting for the rights of the animals that end up on our plates. As the former US Executive Director of Compassion in World Farming and the current President of the nonprofit group Mercy for Animals, she has led the fight against the sprawling chicken industry that raises billions of birds in cruel conditions - all to satisfy our appetite for meat.

The story of dairying in Wisconsin is the story of how our very landscape and way of life were created. By making cows the center of our farm life and learning how to care for them, our ancestors launched a revolution that changed much more than the way farmers earned their living - it changed us. In Creating Dairyland, journalist, oral historian, and former dairyman Ed Janus opens the pages of the fascinating story of Wisconsin dairy farming.

We all need to understand the issues surrounding the controversial topic of GMOs for the sake of our health, our families, and the security of the food chain of our planet. Our very future may depend on it. This first volume in a five book series is the introduction you've been looking for.

A poet at heart, Amy Minato rejects her life of consumption in Chicago to go back to nature - specifically, to a commune in Oregon, where she rediscovers herself. She also cops occasionally to the pretentiousness of her mission, and laughs along with the listener at her attempts to be both environmentally friendly and sane, considering the fact that she’s moved in with a bunch of strangers in a remote locale.

Have you ever wanted to know how to raise chickens on your own? Are you curious as to how to keep a flock of backyard chickens? I wrote my audiobook, How to Raise Chickens in Your Own Backyard, all about chicken care and raising backyard poultry for healthy meat and eggs to provide for your family. I believe in the philosophy of natural chicken keeping.

Unlock the transformative potential of modern agriculture with "Biotechnology in Agriculture," a comprehensive eBook that delves into the cutting-edge science and profound impacts of biotechnology on our food systems. This essential guide is designed for anyone eager to understand how genetic modification and gene editing are revolutionizing the way we grow crops, combat pests, and ensure food security. Start your journey with a foundational overview of agricultural biotechnology. Learn about the historical context and grasp the basic concepts of GMOs and gene editing. Discover the sweeping...

By 2030, experts predict two-thirds of people living on this planet will not have enough water, a situation expected to result in the deaths of millions and an unprecedented rise in military conflicts. Can we as individuals hope to reverse these dire predictions? Award-winning author and water activist Florencia Ramirez believes we can if our conservation efforts focus on the 70 percent of freshwater flowing to the fields and ranches that grow our food. Eat Less Water takes the listener on a journey to meet America's food producers growing food with less water.

A first-hand account of how Chris DeRose investigated, and finally busted, some of the most heartless and corrupt federally licensed pet-theft rings in the nation. Facts about our federal and local governments' involvement in the multi-million dollar pet-theft industry. Frontline intelligence to what actually occurs in animal laboratories.

In Extreme Wine, wine economist and best-selling author Mike Veseth circles the globe searching for the best, worst, cheapest, most expensive, and most over-priced wines. Mike seeks out the most outrageous wine people and places and probes the biggest wine booms and busts. Along the way he applauds celebrity wines, tries to find wine at the movies, and discovers wines that are so scarce that they are almost invisible.

Hugelkultur raised bed gardening. This is perhaps one of the most ancient of the no-dig gardening techniques for growing fruit and vegetables, originating in the Black Forest region of Germany, it has been around for many centuries. Created as a way to grow food in areas where good arable land was limited, the Hugelkultur makes use of material that would otherwise be discarded as useless - forest debris and other garden waste.

Step into the heartland of tradition and innovation with "Cream of the Crop," an essential guide uncovering the intricacies of Wisconsin's dairy farming – an industry that has long served as the backbone of America's dairy production. This comprehensive eBook delves deep into the lifeblood of pastoral prosperity, exploring the richness of agriculture where the harmonious chime of cowbells is a testament to a timeless livelihood. Begin your journey by traversing the rolling fields of Wisconsin's history, where the legacy of dairy farming is as deeply rooted as the crops themselves. Uncover...

In Celebrating the Seasons, Amanda shares funny and charming stories about life with her family and their many four-legged charges and describes their activities at Ravenseat, from lambing and shearing to haymaking and feeding the flock in midwinter. Her gorgeous photographs showcase the famous Swaledale landscape she writes about, from the sweeping moors to rare wildflowers and the elusive hares glimpsed in the field.

Weird, wonderful, and sometimes disgusting, figuring out "what's for dinner on Mars" is far from trivial. If we can figure out how to sustain ourselves on Mars, we will know how to do it on Earth too. In Dinner on Mars, authors Fraser and Newman show how setting the table off-planet will supercharge efforts to produce food sustainably here at home. For futurists, sci-fi geeks, tech nuts, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of food, Dinner on Mars puts sustainability and adaptability on the menu in the face of our climate crisis.

This practical guide gives you easy-to-follow and customizable plans for building the backyard chicken coop that works best for you. You'll get the basic construction know-how and key information you need to design and build a coop tailored to your flock, whether you live in a small city loft, a suburban backyard, or a small rural farm.

Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of ambition, resilience, and innovation with "The Soybean Saga," an essential read that chronicles the journey of one of agriculture's unsung heroes the soybean. This riveting eBook delves into the fascinating world of North Dakota's soybean empire, opening your eyes to the complexities and challenges in the life of soy—from tiny seed to global commodity. Imagine embarking on an intellectual odyssey through the roots of North Dakota's flourishing soy scene, where "The Soybean Saga" meticulously documents the plant's origins and the meteoric rise of ...

Dive into the gripping world of "Desert Hooves," a comprehensive guide that unravels the secrets of thriving in one of the planet's most challenging environments - the arid expanses of the desert. In this transformative eBook, you will venture into a realm where sand meets sky and where the tenacious spirit of desert cattle farming unfolds across 20 compelling chapters. Each chapter is an odyssey in itself, imbued with insights on not just surviving, but prospering within the Arizona desert ecosystem. Witness the industrious synergy of native flora and fauna with cattle breeds uniquely ...

Do you know ... how to grow great alfalfa and other forages? How can a healthy stand of alfalfa be established? What is most important in promoting vigorous forage growth - soil life, weed control, or balanced soil fertility? Is high potassium necessary for high quality? Does high tonnage automatically mean good feed for livestock? When should forages be cut - pre-bloom, first bloom, mid bloom? How can you measure forage quality? This book has these answers and more!

When you download Hydroponics 101: A Complete Beginners Guide To Hydroponic Gardening (3rd Edition), you will get an introduction to a variety of steps and strategies for starting a Hydroponic Gardening System at home. A Hydroponic garden doesn't use soil. Instead, it grows plants in nutrient-enriched water. This method has several advantages over traditional gardening, which include a higher yield and better tasting crops!

¿Qué te atrae de la apicultura? ¿Es la perspectiva de producir tu propia miel y tener el delicioso producto natural fresco en tu mesa del desayuno cada mañana? ¿O es la fascinación por el organismo "abeja", que destaca como obra maestra de la evolución? Quizá sea una mezcla de ambas. Cuando tengas este libro en tus manos, ¡te espera un viaje apasionante! Quizá las primeras abejas ya estén zumbando en tu jardín y volando desde la colmena para recolectar abundante miel. O tal vez estés empezando a pensar en adquirir finalmente una colonia.

Unlock the secrets to transforming your grazing practices with "Sustainable Grazing Systems." This comprehensive eBook is your ultimate guide to creating a sustainable and productive pasture environment. Dive into the fundamentals of pasture management, from understanding the importance of sustainable grazing to mastering the principles of rotational grazing. Explore the richness of forage species, learn how to select the best forage for your region, and become adept at recognizing forage growth cycles for year-round pasture productivity. Gain insights into soil health with easy-to-follow ...