Author:
Ladner, Peter.
Imprint:Gabriola, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2011.
Descriptionxi, 291 p. bill. ; 23 cm.
Note:What's the matter with food? -- Past forward to local? Let's be real -- Preserving rural agriculture land for food production -- Converting urban and suburban lands for growing food -- Agriculture as the new golf : farming as a development amenity -- In praise of technology -- Economic sustainability : making the economics of agricultural urbanism pay -- Economic development through urban agriculture : chasing the local job dream -- Rebuilding the lost food-producing infrastructure -- Less "waste," more soil -- Starting young : healthier local food in schools, colleges and universities -- Farmers markets and CSAs : making the most of direct sales -- Growing community with community gardens -- Getting food to hungry people -- Ending food deserts -- Is local food safe? -- What we can do : systemic changes, personal choices.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.