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Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement. Pam Dawling is a contributing editor with Growing for Market magazine. An avid vegetable grower, she has been farming as a member of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia for over twenty years, where she helps grow food for around one hundred people on three and a half acres, and provides training in sustainable vegetable production.

The cohousing "e;bible"e; by the US originators of the concept. A man's home is his castle. But demographic and economic changes haveturned our castles into islands. How can we regain the elements of the traditional village - family, cooperation, community and a sense of belonging - within the context of 21st century life? Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities is an in-depth exploration of a uniquely rewarding type of housing which is perfect for anyone who values their independence but longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that wrote the original "e;cohousing bible"e; and first brought cohousing to North America, this fully-illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case studies of dozens of diverse communities in Europe and North America. Cohousing communities create unique opportunities for designing more sustainable lifestyles. Whether urban, suburban or rural; senior or intergenerational; retrofit or new, the authors show how the physical structures of cohousing communities lend themselves to a more efficient use of resources, and make everything from gardening to childcare to socializing easier. Creating Cohousing puts the "e;neighbor"e; back into "e;neighborhood"e;; and is an essential resource for anyone interested in more environmentally and socially sustainable living.

Microhydro features the smallest version of the renewable engery technology dubbed the simplest, most reliable and least expensive way to generate power off grid. Highly illustrated and practical, it is a complete guide to designing and constructing reliable hydroelectric power systems.

Discover forgotten low-input food gardening methods for surviving uncertain times ahead. The decline of cheap oil is inspiring increasing numbers of North Americans to achieve some measure of backyard food self-sufficiency. In hard times, the family can be greatly helped by growing a highly productive food garden, requiring little cash outlay or watering. Currently popular intensive vegetable gardening methods are largely inappropriate to this new circumstance. Crowded raised beds require high inputs of water, fertility and organic matter, and demand large amounts of human time and effort. But, except for labor, these inputs depend on the price of oil. Prior to the 1970s, North American home food growing used more land with less labor, with wider plant spacing, with less or no irrigation, and all done with sharp hand tools. But these sustainable systems have been largely forgotten. Gardening When It Counts helps readers rediscover traditional low-input gardening methods to produce healthy food. Designed for readers with no experience and applicable to most areas in the English-speaking world except the tropics and hot deserts, this book shows that any family with access to 3-5,000 sq. ft. of garden land can halve their food costs using a growing system requiring just the odd bucketful of household waste water, perhaps two hundred dollars worth of hand tools, and about the same amount spent on supplies-working an average of two hours a day during the growing season. Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series

With over 70,000 copies of the first edition in print, this radical treatise on public education has been a New Society Publishers bestseller for 10 years! Thirty years in New York Citys public schools led John Gatto to the sad conclusion that compulsory schooling does little but teach young people to follow orders like cogs in an industrial machine. This second edition describes the wide-spread impact of the book and Gattos "e;guerrilla teaching."e;John Gatto has been a teacher for 30 years and is a recipient of the New York State Teacher of the Year award. His other titles include A Different Kind of Teacher (Berkeley Hills Books, 2001) and The Underground History of American Education (Oxford Village Press, 2000).

The craft of home cheesemaking is exploding in popularity. However, most "e;beginner"e; books are essentially loosely organized collections of recipes which lack a progressive approach to teaching the fundamentals of this exciting and satisfying traditional skill. Mastering Basic Cheesemaking provides a complete hands-on guide to making cheese and other fermented dairy products from scratch, geared toward helping the novice cheesemaker to develop the intuition and abilities to position them for success, especially in the real world of the home kitchen.This well-illustrated and clearly written practical guide assumes no prior experience on the part of the aspiring cheesemaker. Topics include: Tips and secrets for essentials such as choosing milk and the differences between goat, cow, and sheep milk Bonus recipes for exciting cheeses such as burrata, quick cheddar curds, and ghee Options for choosing cultures, ingredients, and equipment to make home cheesemaking more affordable How to age cheeses simply in any home refrigerator Step-by-step encouragement and insight from a professional, artisan cheesemaker Whether you are a budding cheesemaker, avid do-it-yourselfer, foodie, homesteader, or cheese professional, this complete course in beginning cheesemaking from one of North America's foremost instructors is packed with everything you need to create delicious, nourishing, and beautiful classic cheeses and other dairy delights.Gianaclis Caldwell is the head cheesemaker and co-owner of Pholia Farm, well-known for its artisan, aged raw-milk cheeses, and for its educational offerings. She is the author of Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking, The Small-Scale Cheese Business, and The Small-Scale Dairy.

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The Art of Focused Conversation is the comprehensive, best-selling, practical guide to group communication and participatory decision-making. Based on over 60 years of meticulous research and proven science, this fully updated and revised edition includes 125 sample conversations that can be adapted to any situation.

The Work That Reconnects empowers people to transform despair into constructive, collaborative action. Coming Back to Life, Third Edition is the essential guide to using the Work in group settings to create life-sustaining and equitable human culture while addressing systemic racism, injustice, and oppression.

Searching for efficient, cost-effective ways to level up your growing? The Garden Tool Handbook is the essential guide to choosing the right tool for the right job at the right time. Covers must-have equipment, supplies, and techniques for every task from planting to harvest for farms, homesteads, or market gardens.

Discover the art of sustainable small-scale farming with Microfarms . This guide delves into low-tech and highly effective organic farming techniques. Packed with vivid illustrations, it unveils Jean-Martin Fortier's proven methods through engaging case studies, offering a blueprint for success in ecological farming.

Save seeds, save money, and increase profit from your small-scale farm or market gardenThe Seed Farmer is required reading for any grower who cares about being part of a truly sustainable local food system.Whether you're interested in growing your own seeds for on-farm use, or scaling up for retail or commercial sales, this comprehensive manual will help you protect yourself from supply chain disruptions while ensuring reliable access to quality seed stock adapted to your own climate and bioregion. Coverage includes:The journey to self-sufficiency-why and how to extricate yourself from the modern seed distribution industry and develop your own heirloom seeds adapted to your location and climateEasing common concerns such as cross-pollination, crop timing, and poor seed genetics while choosing the right seed varieties for your small farm or market gardenDetailed profiles and practical, hands-on growing and harvesting techniques for dozens of vegetable and flower cropsThe economics of seed production, and the business case for scaling up and selling seeds into local, retail, or wholesale channelsFarm planning, sowing schedules, projected crop yields, and other considerations.With everything you need to help integrate organic seed production into your small-scale farm or market garden simply, profitably, and successfully, this unique and exciting guide proves that going to seed is easier than you think!

The Regeneration Handbook offers an abundance of insights, stories, tools, and resources for experienced and aspiring changemakers to step into their power. By introducing readers to a different kind of activism, based on natural and universal patterns, it points the way to a truly just and regenerative future.

Deep polarization in our society prevents us from working collaboratively to solve the problems we face. The Solutionary Way offers a practical approach, providing clear and achievable methods to bridge divides, understand and address seemingly intractable challenges, and create positive change.

Nourish your family from nature's pantry. Foraging as a Way of Life documents a full year of wildcrafting for abundant local and seasonal eating. Lavishly illustrated, detailed descriptions of each plant are written in an accessible style, complemented by profiles, recipes, and tips for safe and sustainable harvesting.

A dominant, human-centered worldview has brought us to the brink of social, ecological, and climate collapse. Braiding poetic storytelling, deep cultural and climate justice analyses, and knowledge of Earth-centered cultures, The Story is in Our Bones opens a portal to restoration and justice beyond the end of a world.

56 million years ago our planet experienced rapid, intense warming known as the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum, resulting in a global temperature increase of about 7°C. Runaway Climate explores the causes of this catastrophic event, its dramatic impact on life on Earth, and its stark lessons for our climate future.

Events can educate, inspire, and connect, but all too often they escalate into resource-intensive glorifications of excess and exclusivity. How We Gather Matters provides insight and practical tools to unleash the potential of gatherings to help create a more purposeful, inclusive, waste- and emissions-free society.

Microscopic organisms are as important to plant growth as water and light. Microbe Science for Gardeners highlights the essential role of microbes in plant biosystems and health, provides practical how-to gardening advice for enhancing plant microbiomes and preventing disease, and debunks common gardening myths.

Essential steps for leaders working to build an antiracist organizationProviding a roadmap to workplace and organizational change, Inside Out is packed with practical tools for working collectively towards racial justice and dismantling institutional racism.This essential guide includes:An adaptive approach to moving race conversations forward with authenticity and genuine curiosityConcrete strategies to help unpack the painful legacies of power, privilege, and oppressionA framework including awareness, knowledge, skills, and action/advocacyKey components for engaging effectively, calling people in, bridging the divide, identifying and addressing microaggressions, and guiding difficult interactionsCritical cross-cultural skills for facilitators and leaders faced with fears, worries, conflicts, and concerns that surface in PoC and White participantsHelpful suggestions for equity leaders trying to find their why and identify their foundational beliefs, as well as tips for practicing self-care to lessen burnout and fatigueHow to establish an equity team and bring decision makers on boardChecklists, discussion questions, recommended readings, best practices, and many other valuable resources.Inside Out is written specifically for prospective leaders championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace. It is a must-read for anyone guiding the challenging work of becoming an anti-racist organization where no one's identity is a barrier to access or opportunity and everyone belongs.

Reconnect. Restore. Reciprocate. Repairing landscapes and reconnecting us to the wild plant communities around us. Integrating restoration practices, foraging, herbalism, rewilding, and permaculture, Wild Plant Culture is a comprehensive guide to the ecological restoration of native edible and medicinal plant communities in Eastern North America.Blending science, practice, and traditional knowledge, it makes bold connections that are actionable, innovative, and ecologically imperative for repairing both degraded landscapes and our broken cultural relationship with nature. Coverage includes:Understanding and engaging in mutually beneficial human-plant connectionsTechniques for observing the land's existing and potential plant communitiesBaseline monitoring, site preparation, seeding, planting, and maintaining restored areasBotanical fieldwork restoration stories and examplesDetailed profiles of 209 native plants and their uses.Both a practical guide and an evocative read that will transport you deep into the natural landscape, Wild Plant Culture is an essential toolkit for gardeners, farmers, and ecological restoration practitioners, highlighting the important role humans play in tending and mending native plant communities.

Updated and expanded! The authoritative guide to conceiving and launching your own home-based food business - from idea to recipe to final product. Follow your dream to launch a food business from your home and join the booming movement of food entrepreneurs.Fully updated and expanded, Homemade for Sale, Second Edition is the authoritative guide to launching a successful food enterprise from your kitchen. It covers everything you need to get cooking for your customers, providing a clear road map to go from ideas and recipes to owning a food business. Contents includes:Product development and testingUnderstanding state cottage food and food freedom laws and advocacyIndependently tested recipes for non-hazardous food products, including frostingsMarketing and developing your nicheStep-by-step guides for packaging, labeling, and creating displaysStructuring and running your business while planning for the futureBookkeeping and financial managementManaging liability, risk, and government regulationsAvoiding burnout through self-care and time managementProfiles of successful food entrepreneurs.More people than ever are demanding real food made with real ingredients by real people, and you have the freedom to earn by starting a food business from home. No capital needed, just good recipes and enthusiasm, plus enough business know-how found in the pages of Homemade for Sale to be a success. Everything else is probably already in your kitchen. Best of all, you can start right now!

OVERWHELMED BY CLIMATE ANXIETY? Transform your angst into action to become the hero humanity needs ¿If you are filled with anxiety and reeling from the onslaught of bad climate news, do yourself and your loved ones a favor and read this book. -ABIGAIL DISNEY, Emmy-winning documentary producer and director, philanthropist, activistHelped me understand how to cope with the enormity of the challenges we face. -VANESSA NAKATE, founder, Rise Up Movement, UNICEF Goodwill AmbassadorA life-changing book. -BRITT WRAY, PhD, author, Generation Dread This book will wake you up no matter how awake you think you are. -DAVID WALLACE-WELLS, deputy editor, New York Magazine, author The Uninhabitable Earth I hope this book becomes as ubiquitous as Heimlich maneuver posters in restaurants. -ADAM MCKAY, writer and director, Don't Look Up The only self-help book you will ever need. -JESSICA WILDFIRE, authorAn exhortation and a wake-up call. Everyone should read it. -JEREMY STRONG, actorAn invaluable roadmap for everyone who wants to move beyond despair and into effective action. Read it and let's get to work! -ANNIE LEONARD, co-executive director, Greenpeace USAA LIFELINE FOR those suffering from climate anxiety, this fully updated second edition of Facing the Climate Emergency combines expertise in clinical psychology and disruptive climate activism to help readers transform their fear and grief into courage and heroism. Updated with an emphasis on disruptive nonviolent activism as the fastest path to real change.Whether you're drawn to the front lines of high-stakes, non-violent direct action, or prefer to play a supporting role, this guide will help you combat the forces of climate denial and discover your own power.MARGARET KLEIN SALAMON, PhD, is a clinical psychologist turned climate activist based in New York. She is the executive director of the Climate Emergency Fund, and founder of both the grassroots advocacy group Climate Mobilization and the Climate Awakening project.

Essential Cob Construction presents both hands-on and rigorous technical information on how to build code compliant, low-embodied carbon, and fire- and earthquake-resistant buildings from cob ¿ a mix of clay, sand and straw. The definitive cob guide for engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and owner-builders.

Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid Mandatory reading for all parents. ¿Catherine Price, author, How to Break Up With Your Phone The rallying cry we have been waiting for. ¿Linda Åkeson McGurk, author, There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast majority undermines it by limiting physical activity, creating anxiety, or damaging self-esteem. Childhood Unplugged takes a bold approach to creating healthy boundaries around the use of digital media.Drawing on her own family's experience, plus interviews with digital minimalists, educators, and child development experts, Katherine Martinko presents:Meticulously researched analysis of the impacts of excessive screen time on children's physical, neurological, emotional, and social developmentSpecific pathways to reduced screen exposure, naturally leading to more time spent outdoors, increased confidence and empathy, and more creative and active playInspiration for caregivers overwhelmed by the thought of severing ties with the digital babysitterAge-appropriate advice for parents of babies and toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents.Taking a calming, nonjudgmental approach, Childhood Unplugged is a lifeline for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood.A must-read book for parents in our time. ¿Loreena McKennitt, founder, Stolen Child ProjectEssential reading for the analog warrior, or even those seeking a bit more balance from too many screens. ¿David Sax, bestselling author, The Revenge of Analog Katherine Johnson Martinko writes extensively about free-range parenting and low-impact living. She is a former senior editor at Treehugger ¿ major green lifestyle site ¿ and previously wrote for Discovery Network. She lives in Port Elgin, Ontario.

Cut and come again forestry - reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies.Coppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture - managing trees and shrubs by coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching - for a continuous supply of small diameter polewood for products from firewood to fine furniture.Contextualizing resprout silviculture historically, ecologically, and economically, Coppice Agroforestry explores the potential of this ancient practice for modern times. Coverage includes:The cultural history of coppicing in Europe and North AmericaTree and shrub anatomy, biology, and woodland ecologyA suite of woodland management systemsDozens of handcrafted wood products on a continuum of value, offering a wide range of business opportunitiesCase studies of diverse coppice-based enterprisesAssessing existing forests for coppice potentialDesigning new resprout silviculture systemsTables highlighting diverse species for various usesA vision of a modern resprout silviculture renaissance.A decade in the making, encyclopedic in scope, and written by the hand of a woodsman, Coppice Agroforestry is a deep dive into this ancient practice, blending it with modern science, systems thinking, and tools to land it firmly into the 21st century.Whether you have a few trees or an entire forest, Coppice Agroforestry is the must-have practical guide for homesteaders, farmers, foresters, land managers, and educators who ally themselves with the remarkable resilience of woody plants.