Organic Food Farming and Culture

<p>This textbook provides students with a comprehensive introduction to organic food and farming. Janet Chrzan Jacqueline A. Ricotta and contributors explain organic food and organic farming principles; the history of organics; how organic food is grown distributed and consumed; the nutritional benefits; and the social and cultural meanings attached to the concept organic. <p/><i>Organic Food Farming and Culture </i>contains a wide range of features to reinforce understanding and learning including: <p/> - practical case studies from organic farmers chefs restaurateurs students and concerned consumers<br> - exercises discussion questions and further reading suggestions<br> - illustrations of farms food and organic processes. <p/> An engaging introduction to organic agriculture this book is essential reading for those interested in food studies sustainable agriculture food security environmental studies nutrition and health.</p>