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All The Dirt: Reflections On Organic Farming

Finalist for the 2012 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize New farmers, experienced growers, budding environmentalists, and fans of natural, organic produce alike are sure to love All the Dirt. Filled with beautiful photographs and covering a wide variety of topics, from agrofuels and food sovereignty to practical tips about specific tools, All the Dirt is the must-read how-to book about small-scale organic farming. But beyond the practical applications, it is also the inspiring story of three friends who followed their dreams and became successful business partners. Authors Rachel Fisher, Heather Stretch, and Robin Tunnicliffe, co-owners of Saanich Organics, a farmer-run local food distributor, share entertaining stories of three farmers' lives, while also providing practical information about how to start a farm. They relate their personal and collective experiences as women, mothers, and farmers through anecdotes, and discuss the compelling reasons why Canada needs more organic farmers. All the Dirt proves that there is no one right way to start a farm and no single solution to any problem. But that by working together, farmers can create a resilient agriculture that is vibrant and fun, as well as economically viable. Rachel, Heather, and Robin have co-owned Saanich Organics since 2002. The business has been featured in numerous publications, including the Times Colonist, West Jet's Up! magazine, EAT Magazine, and The Province. It has also been featured in Island on the Edge (a documentary film), as well as on CBC radio. By working co-operatively to grow and distribute top quality produce, the business has earned the respect of the farming community, the restaurant community, organic consumers, and activists.

Paperback: 240 pages

Publisher: TouchWood Editions (February 1, 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1927129125

ISBN-13: 978-1927129128

Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.5 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Best Sellers Rank: #3,351,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #40 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Region > Canada #1075 in Books > Science & Math > Agricultural Sciences > Sustainable Agriculture #1762 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Technique > Organic

You won't know how to farm because you read this book but you will certainly have a better understanding of the demands of farming. I really loved reading this book due to the multiple angles of each writer. I plan to read it again soon as I'm about to start my own farm this spring.

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