An edition of Bringing the Food Economy Home (2002)
Bringing the food economy home
local alternatives to global agribusiness
By Helena Norberg-Hodge,Todd Merrifield,Steven Gorelick,Helena Norberg Hodge
Publish Date
2002
Publisher
Fernwood,Zed Books,Fernwood Pub.,Kumarian Press
Language
eng
Pages
163
Description:
Recommends a shift toward the local to protect and rebuild agricultural diversity, give farmers a bigger share of the money spent on food, and provide consumers with healthier, fresher food at affordable prices, reduce negative environmental impact, and revitalize rural economies and communities. [back cover].
subjects: Agriculture, Environmental aspects of Agriculture, Sustainable agriculture, Food, Marketing, Environmental aspects, Economic aspects of Agriculture, Farmers' markets, Size of Farms, Economic aspects, Agriculture & related industries, Industries - Agribusiness, Business/Economics, Agriculture - General, Business & Economics, Business / Economics / Finance, Development - Business Development, Economic Conditions, Exploitations agricoles, Aspect economique, Kleinschaligheid, Duurzame landbouw, Aliments, Dimension, Lebensmittelwirtschaft, Commercialisation, Regionale economie, Aspect de l'environnement, Agriculture durable, Voedselvoorziening, Industries agricoles, Internationalisatie, Agriculture, economic aspects