[PDF] The Farm That Feeds Us eBook

Author : Nancy Castaldo
Publisher : words & pictures
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 17,48 MB
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0711242534

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Where does our food come from? What role do farms play? What’s it like to be a farmer? In this charmingly illustrated book, follow a farm throughout the year to discover how the farmer grows fresh and tasty food for us to eat in a sustainable and natural way. Explore the workings of a small-scale, organic family farm and experience the rhythm of farm life. In the spring, visit the chicken coop, till the fields, and tour the farm machinery. When summer comes, plant corn, meet the pollinators, and head to the county fair. In the fall, make pies and preserves, harvest pumpkins, and put the fields to sleep. Winter activities include trimming and pruning the orchard, seed shopping, and baking bread. To conclude your year on the farm, learn what you can do to support the farmers who pick our carrots and raise the cows for our milk. A glossary defines key sustainable farming terms. Through this colorful and intimate look at life on a small-scale farm, children will learn not only how the farm feeds us, but how the farmer must feed and care for the farm.

Author : Nancy Castaldo
Publisher : Words & Pictures
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 49,23 MB
Release : 2020-07-21
Category :
ISBN : 0711242526

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The Farm That Feeds Us is a stylishly illustrated non-fiction book looking at the workings of a family farm, the different animals, crops, and machinery, and the rhythm of farm life throughout the year.

Author : Pat Brisson
Publisher : Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 28,33 MB
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0884486532

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* MOONBEAM GOLD AWARD * * GROWING GOOD KIDS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND NATIONAL MASTER JUNIOR GARDENER PROGRAM * Milk doesn't just appear in your refrigerator, nor do apples grow in the bowl on the kitchen counter. Before We Eat has been adopted by the USDA’s Agriculture in the Classroom program. Before we eat, many people work very hard—planting grain, catching fish, tending farm animals, and filling crates of vegetables. With vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Mary Azarian, this book reminds us what must happen before food gets to our tables to nourish our bodies and spirits. This expanded edition of Before We Eat includes back-of-book features about school gardens and the national farm-to-school movement. Fountas & Pinnell Level L

Author : Baylen Linnekin
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 28,4 MB
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 1610916751

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Today in the United States, laws exist at all levels of government that exacerbate problems such as food waste, hunger, inhumane livestock conditions, and disappearing fish stocks. Baylen Linnekin argues that government rules often handcuff America's most sustainable farmers, producers, sellers, and consumers, while rewarding those whose practices are anything but sustainable. Biting the Hands that Feed Us introduces readers to the perverse consequences of many food rules, from crippling organic farms to subsidizing monocrops. Linnekin also explores what makes for a good law--often, he explains, these emphasize good outcomes over rigid processes. But he urges readers to reconsider efforts to regulate our way to a greener food system, calling instead for empowerment of those working to feed us--and themselves--sustainably.

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Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 30,53 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781565547537

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Describes each season of farm life experienced by the author on his farm in Hampton, Iowa during the 1920s and 1930s and illustrates seasonal farm work from spring plowing to fall harvesting.

Author : Anastasia Cole Plakias
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 11,51 MB
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0698404114

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The founders of Brooklyn Grange, the world’s largest green rooftop farm, share their inspirational story of changing the world through entrepreneurship. In their effort to build the world’s first and largest commercial green rooftop farm, the founders of Brooklyn Grange learned a lot about building and sustaining a business while never losing sight of their mission—to serve their community by providing delicious organic food and changing the way people think about what they eat. But their story is about more than just farming. It serves as an inspirational and instructional guide for anyone looking to start a business that is successful while making a positive impact. In The Farm on the Roof, the team behind Brooklyn Grange tell the complete story of how their “farmily” made their dream a reality. Along the way, they share valuable lessons about finding the right partners, seeking funding, expanding, and identifying potential sources of revenue without compromising your core values—lessons any socially conscious entrepreneur can apply toward his or her own venture. Filled with colorful anecdotes about the ups and downs of farming in the middle of New York City, this story is not just about rooftop farming; it’s about utilizing whatever resources you have to turn your backyard idea into a sky-high success.

Author : Alain Grée
Publisher : My First Book of
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,14 MB
Release : 2016-03-24
Category : Board books
ISBN : 9781908985682

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Illustrations of familiar objects introduce the animals, plants, people, and equipment on the farm.

Author : G. Brian Karas
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,65 MB
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1250116511

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On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind-and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work. This informative book introduces children to both local and urban greenmarkets and paints a warm picture of a strong, interconnected community.

Author : Richard Rhodes
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 27,3 MB
Release : 1997-11-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780803289659

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Describes the challenges and rewards faced by modern farms in the Midwest, and looks at the seasonal milestones of rural life

Author : Marianne Berkes
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 16,23 MB
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 158469551X

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Learning becomes fun with this book about animals on the farm. In Over on the Farm, amazing artwork and rhyming text sung to the tune of "Over in the meadow" will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us! Welcome to the farm, where pigs roll, goats nibble, horses gallop, hens peck, and turkeys strut! Count, clap, and sing along to the classic tune of "Over in the Meadow" while learning about life on a classic farm. This book is one of Marianne's own favorites, and is a delight for children and adults alike. Cathy's illustrations are charming. Kids love counting books, too! And as usual, Marianne offers up a potpourri of valuable information about farm animals and suggestions for child-friendly activities. Backmatter Includes: Further information about mountains and the animals in this book! Music and song lyrics to "Over on the Farm" sung to the tune "Over in the Meadow"!