Agricultural & Food Sciences

The role of food writing in the sustainable food movement At turns heartfelt and witty, accessible and engaging, The Farmer, the Gastronome, and the Chef explores how Wendell Berry, Carlo Petrini, and Alice Waters have changed America's relationship with food over the past fifty years. Daniel...

Pflanzen bilden die Grundlagen für fast alle Lebensprozesse auf der Erde und natürlich auch für die Menschen. Sie sind uns...

The New York Times bestseller and International Phenomenon One of the Top Ten Books of 2015, Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times. "It's bloody marvelous." - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of H IS FOR HAWK "Captivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of...

Master the culinary science behind every bite and transform daily cooking into a mindful, mouth-watering experience. Whether you are seeking an engaging commute listen or looking to elevate your evening dinner prep, this accessible guide decodes the invisible chemistry of food. Satisfy your...

The organic grower's guide to planting, propagation, culture, and ecology....

Transforma los deliciosos sabores de los productos de cosecha propia o de origen local en delicias eternas dominando el arte del enlatado y la conservación con estilo y sin esfuerzo...

The full inside story of the technology paradigm shift transforming the food we eat and who is making it Ultraprocessed and secretly produced foods are roaring back into vogue, cheered by consumers and investors because they are plant-based and help address societal issues. And as our food...

Venkat Iyer was living a fast-paced life in the IT world in Mumbai when he decided to stop and take a long, hard look at where he was headed. Disheartened by his stressful existence in the city, he decided to give it all up and take up organic farming in a small village near Mumbai. But...

The inspiring story of one trailblazing California farmer that has proven—with over fifty years of hard-won experience—that large-scale farming of high-value crops can be done in a way that’s positive for the planet and the community—while still making a profit. From a first-generation...

Master the essentials of sustainable agriculture and modern food production in this accessible, beginner-friendly guide. Whether you are prepping for a weekend of backyard gardening or seeking an inspiring listen for your daily commute, these grounded insights connect everyday grocery shopping...

A Soil Owner's Manual: How to Restore and Maintain Soil Health is about restoring the capacity of your soil to perform all the functions it was intended to perform....

Are you ready to grow fresh, healthy food all year long? Greenhouse Gardening Guide shows you how to design, build, and maintain your own eco-friendly greenhouse—without breaking the bank.

Millions of Americans harbor the dream of living off their land but are held back by the uncertainty of diving into the unknown waters of farming.

Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic, and health care costs and beset by rising food prices....

“A necessary book for anyone truly interested in what we take from the sea to eat, and how, and why.” —Sam Sifton, The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed author of American Catch and The Omega Princple and life-long fisherman, Paul Greenberg takes us on a journey, examining the four fish...

In exploring different modes of activism throughout North America, The Pig in Thin Air asks how animal advocacy and environmental activism can best join forces to tackle these interconnected crises....

Are you new to raising beef cattle, and don't know exactly where to start....

Are GMOs really that bad? A prominent environmental journalist takes a fresh look at what they actually mean for our food system and for us. In the past two decades, GMOs have come to dominate the American diet. Advocates hail them as the future of food, an enhanced method of crop breeding that...

Do you want to raise healthy and happy chickens that give you the best, organic, free-range eggs? Are you done supporting factory farming, barren battery cages, and chicken abuse? Do you want to protect your family from consuming antibiotics and other hormones in their food? Find out....

Imagine you can have the knowledge you want to start your business and live the hassle free all-american lifestyle of independence, prosperity, and peace of mind....