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Agrarian Dreamsby Julie Guthman
University of California Press 2004; US$ 24.95In an era of escalating food politics, many believe organic farming to be the agrarian answer. In this first comprehensive study of organic farming in California, Julie Guthman casts doubt on the current wisdom about organic food and agriculture, at least as it has evolved in the Golden State. Refuting popular portrayals of organic agriculture as a small-scale family farm endeavor in opposition to "industrial" agriculture, Guthman explains how organic farming has replicated what it set out to oppose. more...
Organic Agricultureby Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2003; US$ 126.00Organic agriculture is expanding in all OECD countries, and is one of the most rapidly developing market segments. It is no longer limited to farmers selling their produce at the farm-gate or through specialised stores, but has extended into the mainstream of the agri-food chain. more...
Profitable Organic Farmingby Jon Newton
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 114.95The demand for food produced from sustainable and organic farm enterprises continues to grow worldwide, with demand exceeding supply for many items. This second edition of an extremely well received and successful book covers every aspect of an organic farm enterprise that can have an influence on profitability. As such the book is an essential purchase for all those involved in organic and sustainable farming. Topics covered in this second edition of Profitable Organic Farming include grassland productivity, production systems for dairy, beef, sheep, pig, poultry and arable farms, farm size and enterprise combinations, organic standards, financial management, marketing, success factors and progress by organic farmers. The book concludes... more...
Organic Production and Use of Alternative Cropsby Franc Bavec; Martina Bavec
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 139.95Merging coverage of two increasingly popular and quickly growing food trends, "Organic Production and Use of Alternative Crops" provides an overview of the basic principles of organic agriculture and highlights its multi functionality with special emphasis on the conservation of rare crops and their uses. Considering more than 30 disregarded and neglected crops suitable for growth in temperate climates, each chapter covers the botany, climate conditions, cultivars, production and yield, growth and ecology, organic cultivation, harvesting, handling and storage, and utilization where the information is available and applicable to the crop under discussion. Other topics include organic production systems, the nutritional and health benefits of... more...
Organic Agricultureby Paul Kristiansen; Acram Taji; John Reganold
CSIRO Publishing 2006; US$ 110.00Overview of current practices in organic agriculture with analysis of strengths and weaknesses. more...
Organic Fruit Growingby K. Lind; G. Lafer; K. Schloffer; G. Innerhofer; H. Meister
CAB International 2003; US$ 120.00Covering all aspects of organic fruit culture, this volume includes the basics of organic fruit growing, planting an orchard, selection of rootstocks and varieties, cultivation, plant protection, fruit products and processing, and much more. more...
Organic Farmingby W. Lockeretz
CABI 2007; US$ 150.00Beginning as a small protest to the industrialization of agriculture in the 1920s, organic farming has become a significant force in agricultural policy, marketing, and research. No longer dismissed as unscientific and counterproductive, organic techniques are now taken seriously by farmers, consumers, scientists, food processors, marketers, and regulatory agencies in much of the world. Organic farming is both dynamic and forward-looking but is also rooted in tradition. It is these traditions that can provide valuable starting points in debates over how organic farming should meet new challenges such as globalization, the emergence of new production techniques, and growing concern over equity and social justice in agriculture. Complementing... more...
Organic Farmingby Stephan Dabbert; Anna Maria Häring; Raffaele Zanoli
Zed Books 2004; US$ 35.95In this book, three leading authorities on organic farming have for the first time produced a serious and scientific overview of the state of organic farming and policy towards it in Europe. Based on a review of a huge body of scientific research into all aspects of the sector, the authors provide in accessible terms a balanced, up-to-date and policy relevant overview of: the position of organic farming today - the size of the sector, its markets, where research is conducted, and current policies towards the sector; assessment of its possible contributions to the environment, food quality, farmers incomes, and rural development generally; and detailed recommendations for future organic farming policy. more...
Organic Foodby Maurizio Canavari; Kent D. Olson
Springer 2007; US$ 169.00Provides an overview of the organic sector, both in Italy and in the United States, and demonstrates how agricultural economists are performing analysis dealing with organic produce on different points in the supply chain. This book discusses economic issues raised by organic farming. more...
Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultryby R. Blair
CABI 2008; US$ 140.00Deals with feeding organic poultry and presents advice on selecting suitable ingredients, preparing appropriate feed mixtures and integrating them into organic poultry production systems. This book outlines the international standards of organic feeding, and the species and breeds of poultry most suitable for organic farming. more...









