Urban Farms

Urban Farms
Author :
Publisher : Abrams
Total Pages : 230
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781613123195
ISBN-13 : 1613123191
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Urban Farms by : Sarah.C Rich

Download or read book Urban Farms written by Sarah.C Rich and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles of sixteen innovative farms in major cities across America, plus basic how-to tips for composting, canning, beekeeping, growing vegetables, and more. Urban Farms takes readers on a journey across the country to sixteen established and emerging urban farm leaders, from Edible Schoolyard NYC in New York to Novella Carpenter’s Ghost Town Farm in California. Sarah C. Rich’s profiles about each farm, as well as her basic how-to tips on such activities as kitchen composting and beekeeping, offer insight and inspiration. Matthew Benson’s photographs, meanwhile, reveal the quirky individuality that is innate in these green spaces tucked among city buildings and empty lots. In addition, five essays by experts in the field examine a variety of roles that urban farms can play in our lives today. Praise for Urban Farms “These snapshots of urban farms reinforce the truth about farming in a city is one of the surest ways to build community, feed our children real food, become fiscally responsible, and support a sustainable future.” —Alice Walters, chef, author, and founder of the Edible Schoolyard “Rich’s handsome, intelligent Urban Farms . . . chronicles a movement to bring kale to the people, an effort that stretches across the country, from Brooklyn to Oakland. . . . Benson’s spirited photographs capture the joy and beauty of urban farming’s bounty.” —New York Times Book Review


Urban Farms Related Books

Urban Farms
Language: en
Pages: 230
Authors: Sarah.C Rich
Categories: Gardening
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-11-26 - Publisher: Abrams

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Profiles of sixteen innovative farms in major cities across America, plus basic how-to tips for composting, canning, beekeeping, growing vegetables, and more. U
Food and the City
Language: en
Pages: 374
Authors: Jennifer Cockrall-King
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-02-14 - Publisher: Prometheus Books

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A global movement to take back our food is growing. The future of farming is in our hands—and in our cities. This book examines alternative food systems in ci
How to Build a Self-Sustaining Urban Farm
Language: en
Pages: 432
Authors: David Morgan
Categories: Technology & Engineering
Type: BOOK - Published: - Publisher: Field Books

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In the heart of the city, space is often limited, but the potential to grow your own food and create a self-sustaining urban oasis is limitless. How to Build a
Urban Farming
Language: en
Pages: 122
Authors: Tamara Thompson
Categories: Young Adult Nonfiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-08-08 - Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This edition includes a variety of articles on urban agriculture. Articles discuss urban agriculture as a viable solution to food insecurities; the economic sus
Designing Urban Agriculture
Language: en
Pages: 294
Authors: April Philips
Categories: Architecture
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-04-22 - Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A comprehensive overview of edible landscapes—complete with more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations Designing Urban Agriculture is about the interse