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Organic Food and Farming: A Reference Handbook de Shauna M. McIntyre

Organic Food and Farming: A Reference Handbook: Contemporary World Issues

Autor Shauna M. McIntyre
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 16 mar 2021 – vârsta până la 17 ani
Organic Food and Farming: A Reference Handbook is a valuable resource for students and general readers curious about the history, evolution, and growth of the organic food movement.Organic Food and Farming: A Reference Handbook begins with a deep dive into the origins of organic farming, offering a clear discussion of what constitutes organic production and how that has changed over time. Next, the volume provides a comprehensive overview of growth of organics as both an industry and a social movement and the inherent challenges that occur from trying to be both. The book additionally covers controversial issues and challenges, along with good news about what is working and what is possible. Included are essays by scholars, farmers, and experts working with NGOs as well as profiles of key people and organizations in the organic sector. Additional chapters include data and documents, a comprehensive resource list, and a detailed chronology of the key events in the history of the organic sector. Distinguishing it from others that laud or dismiss organic food and farming practices is this book's objective nature, which allows it to be used as a definitive resource on the topic.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781440870033
ISBN-10: 1440870039
Pagini: 360
Ilustrații: 7 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.6 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția ABC-CLIO
Seria Contemporary World Issues

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Essays by organic farmers and scholars, including one by Grace Gershuny, author, educator, and one of the original USDA National Organic Program staff members who helped write the original regulations

Notă biografică

Shauna M. McIntyre, PhD, is a freelance writer and editor. She contributed to the Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food and America Goes Green: An Encyclopedia of Eco-Friendly Culture in the United States.

Cuprins

Preface,1 Background and History,Introduction,A Short History of Agriculture,Early Development,The Introduction of Scientific Concepts,The Rise of Large-Scale Farming,What Is "Organic Agriculture"?,Defining Organic,Organic Practices,The Origins of the Organic Movement,Farmer Organizations,Creating a National Organic Program,Passage of the Organic Foods Production Act,Federal Support of Organic since Passage of OFPA,The Growth of an Organic Sector,Selling in the Local Food Market,Scaling Up and Building Organic Supply Chains,Challenges Come with Growth,References,2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions,Introduction,Questioning the Efficacy of Organic Food,Organic Food and Farming in the Media: Science or Lobby Tactics?,Is Organic Food Production Viable?,Is Organic Food Healthier and Safer to Consume?,Is Organic Farming Better for the Environment?,Can Organic Farming Help Solve the Climate Crisis?,Does the Organic Industry Have a Role to Play in Social Justice Issues?,Barriers to Growth,Is the NOP a Failure or Success?,Fraud and Lack of Enforcement,Does Hydroponic Production Have a Place in the NOP?,Animal Welfare in Organic Poultry and Egg Production,Battle for a National Organic Checkoff Program,Growth of Alternative Certifications,Crisis in the Organic Dairy Sector,A History of Dairy Crises,Organic Dairy Standards and Practices,Growing an Organic Dairy Sector,Regulatory Changes Address Issues of Scale in Organic Dairy,Current Organic Dairy Crisis,Access to Organic Seeds,Concentration in the Seed Sector,Contamination from GMOs,Contamination from Pesticides,Possible Solutions,Overcoming Supply Shortages in the Organic Grain Sector,Recruiting Organic Grain and Pulse Farmers,Lack of Information and Support,Possible Solutions,Investing in the Future Generation of Organic Farmers,References,3 Perspectives,Introduction,Are the Highest Organic Standards the Best Organic Standards?,Grace GershunyWhat Makes Organic Standards Different?The Myth of Higher StandardsWhat Would Truly "Organic" Standards Look Like?Different Production Practices for Different Scales of Poultry Operations,Mark KeatingThe Politics and Policy of GMO Labeling: A U.S. Perspective,Samantha L. MosierPlant and Animal Breeding: A Keystone for Success in Organic Agriculture,Travis ParkerEarly Organic Systems Research,Gigi BerardiHow Do I Build Climate Resilience for Our Farm?,Thorsten ArnoldBy Far, the Most Difficult Real Estate to Transition Lies between the Ears of the Farmer,Dave BishopCharacteristics of Successful Organic FarmsIncreasing the Chances for SuccessImplementation of Organic Enterprises on a Mid-Scale Farm,Chris BardenhagenImplementation of Organic for Tart CherriesRestart into Organic,Moving ForwardFuture Small Organic Farmers Can Be Successful, but We Need Better Policy Support-We Can't Make a Living,Adrian White4 Profiles,Introduction,People,Lady Eve Balfour (1898-1990),Eliot Coleman (1938-),The Howards: Albert, Gabrielle, and Louise,Paul Keene (1910-2005),Kathleen Merrigan (1959-),Lord Northbourne (1896-1982),Dr. Ehrenfried Pfeiffer (1899-1961),Nora Pouillon (1943-),The Rodales: Jerome Irving, Robert, and Maria,Vandana Shiva (1952-),Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925),Organizations,California Certified Organic Farmers,International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements,Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association,Northeast Organic Farming Association,National Organic Coalition/Rural Advancement Foundation,Oregon Tilth,The Organic Center,Organic Consumers Association,Organic Farming Research Foundation,Organic Materials Review Institute,Organic Seed Alliance,Organic Trade Association,Rodale Institute,5 Data and Documents,Introduction,Data,Figure 5.1. Total U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector, 2018,Figure 5.2. Share of Organic and Nonorganic Farms Using Conservation Practice, 2012-2014,Figure 5.3. Adoption of Genetically Engineered Corn in the United States by Trait: 2000-2019,Figure 5.4. Adoption of Genetically Engineered Soybeans in the United States: 1996-2019,Figure 5.5. Total Inflation-Adjusted Mandatory Spending on Organic Agriculture: 2002-2018 Farm Acts,Table 5.1. Certified Organic Sales by Major Sector and Top Commodities, 2016,Table 5.2. Top 10 States Ranked by Total Certified Organic Product Sales, 2016,Table 5.3. Value of U.S. Organic Exports, 2016 ($1,000),Table 5.4. U.S. Organic Imports, 2016 ($1,000),Documents,Excerpt from the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990,Excerpt from the National Organic Law at 20: Sowing Seeds for a Bright Future (2010),Excerpt from Harvey v. Veneman and the National Organic Program: A Legal Analysis (2006),Excerpts from Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule; Withdrawal (2018),Excerpt from NOSB Materials/GMO Subcommittee Proposal Report on Progress to Prevent GMO Incursion into Organic (2016),6 Resources,Introduction,Books,Articles,Reports,Internet Sources,Films,7 Chronology,Glossary,Index,

Recenzii

Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates. General readers.