Organic Food Farming and Culture

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. . Organic Food Farming and Culture contains a wide range of features to reinforce understanding and learning including:. - practical case studies from organic farmers chefs restaurateurs students and concerned consumers - exercises discussion questions and further reading suggestions - illustrations of farms food and organic processes.. 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.