Growing and Eating Sustainably: Agroecology in Action James Dana
Growing and Eating Sustainably: Agroecology in Action James Dana The industrial food system, from production to consumption and waste, is a major contributor to environmental, social, and economic…
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Growing and Eating Sustainably: Agroecology in Action James Dana
The industrial food system, from production to consumption and waste, is a major contributor to environmental, social, and economic problems. Consumer access to healthy and culturally appropriate food remains largely an option for only those who can afford it.Responding to these destructive practices, global agrarian movements are calling for a transition to agroecology. A few powerful multinational corporations have consolidated control of agricultural markets and wealth while many farmers struggle to make a living and millions of people go hungry every day.
Agroecological farming follows ecological principles for growing food in a way that respects diverse sociocultural contexts, connects urban eaters and rural growers, and attends to power dynamics.Growing and Eating Sustainably shines light on the process of agroecological transition by showcasing the experiences of