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Farmer Jane

Temra Costa

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

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Summary

Farmer Jane profiles thirty women in the sustainable food industry,  describing their agriculture and business models and illustrating the  amazing changes they are making in how we connect with food. These  advocates for creating a more holistic and nurturing food and  agriculture system also answer questions on starting a  community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, how to get involved in  policy at local and national levels, and how to address the different  types of renewable energy and finance them.
Available since: 05/01/2010.
Print length: 224 pages.

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