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Books
Bitter Harvest
A Chef’s Perspective on the Hidden Danger in the Foods
We Eat and What You Can Do About It
Ann Cooper, 2002
This book tells of the environmental impact of the kitchen and
the food choices chefs are making, stepping up the importance
for trained professionals to have a better understanding of
environmental and farming terminology.
Bowling Alone
The Collapse and Revival of American Community
Robert Putnam, 2000
Fast Food Nation
The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
Eric Schlosser, 2002
“Why the Fries Taste So Good,“ describes an excellent treatment
of the flavor factories.
Grub
Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen
Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry, 2006
The first chapter treats the illusions regarding our food
system.
Omnivore’s Dilemma
Michael Pollen, 2006
He explores the food chains that sustain us, all the way from
the field to the plate. A fascinating discussion of how “corn”
permeates our food systems and the tension between the logic of
nature and the logic of human technology.
Small-Scale Livestock Farming
A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and
Profit
Carol Ekarius, 1999
A useful manual for those who want to start a small-scale
livestock farm.
What to Eat
An Aisle-by-Aisle Guide to Savvy Food Choices and Good
Eating
Marion Nestle, 2006
The basic principles of good diets are so simple that she
summarizes them in just ten words: “eat less, move more, eat
lots of fruits and vegetables.
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Web Resources
The American Farmland Trust
www.farmland.org/default.asp
Information about farmland preservation.
ATRA National Sustainable Agriculture
Information Service
www.attra.ncat.org
“Sustainable Soil Management,” excellent article on soil quality.
For additional information about Agritourism:
www.attra.org/attra-pub/entertainment.html
Broken Limbs Apples, Agriculture and
the New American Farmer
www.brokenlimbs.org
A documentary along with a helpful website and for farmers and
educators.
Community Agricultural Development
Center (CADC)www.communityagcenter.org
This organization serves local small farmers by seeking funds to
build infrastructure for processing livestock and poultry products.
It also explores ways to improve distribution of farm products and
to help open new markets.
Chef’s Collaborative
www.chefscollaborative.org
A national organization of chefs that support the purchase and use
of local and seasonal products.
Community Gardens
www.communitygarden.org/index.php
The American Community Garden Association recognizes that community
gardening improves the quality of life for people by providing a
catalyst for community development, beautifying neighborhoods, and
producing nutritious food.
The Delicious Revolution
Alice Waters, 2005
Retrieved on August 25, 2005 from:
www.chezpanisse.com
Food Councils
www.statefoodpolicy.org/index.htm
For local and national information on food councils.
Food, Farming, Fear:
The Power of Ideas to Create the World We Want
Frances Moore Lappé, 2006
Retrieved from:
www.smallplanetinstitute.org
John Pesek Colloquium on Sustainable
Agriculture, March 5-6, 2003.
Glynwood Center
www.glynwood.org
Helps communities integrate their natural resources, cultural
heritage, and economic development potential to create a brighter
future that is distinctively theirs. They have an excellent handout
titled “Serving Local Food at Your Next Event.”
The Many Wonders of Plants
Joan Dye Gussow
Retrieved from
www.ecoliteracy.org August 25, 2005
A delightful short essay by a well known fresh food advocate on the
connections between plants and foods.
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
http://soils.usda.gov/sqi
The number one site on soil quality.
Polyface Farm
www.polyfacefarms.com
Joel Salatin’s farm is a leading example of integrating animal,
poultry and cropping systems.
Rodale Institute
www.rodaleinstitute.org
Excellent resource for organic crop product and information on “new
farms.”
Quillisascut Farm
www.quillisascutcheese.com
Look for publication Rethinking the Kitchen, The Sustainable Kitchen
Handbook. Simple things you can do to ensure a more sustainable food
future.
SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research
and Education
www.sare.org
The program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable,
environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide
research and education grants program
Slow Food USA
www.slowfoodusa.org/about/index.html
Promotes the production, preparing and enjoyment of seasonal local
and traditional foods. Also includes Information on how to organize
a Slow Food convivium.
Sustainable Table
www.sustainabletable.org
Works to educate consumers and increase demand for sustainable food
through awareness campaigns, promotional events and through offering
viable solutions to the factory farm problem.
UC Davis Small Farm Center on
Agritourism
www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/agritourism/agritour.html
A comprehensive web site providing research, fact sheets, and a
database on agritourism as one alternative for improving farm income
and for making connections between eaters and growers.
USDA Alternative Farming Systems
Information Center
http://afsic.nal.usda.gov
Information on many topics including water and soil quality.
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/concept.htm
Thoughtful overview of sustainable production practices from the
sustainable agriculture program at UC, Davis Washington
Pesticide Study
www.pollutioninpeople.org
Pesticides residues found in Washington citizens.
Washington State University Small
Farms Program
http://smallfarms.wsu.edu
Comprehensive site on cropping, animal production, pest management
and marketing for small farms. |
