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1) Farm
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Dorling Kindersley
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c2000
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Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.
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"Urban Farming helps readers trace the history of farming in urban areas, understand why we do it, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.
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Farmers know how to get the most out of the land, whether with crops or big farm animals. Readers learn more, about the lives of these important community helpers with the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text. Readers discover how big tractors help farmers work quickly, and what kinds of animals call a farm home. Accessible text helps early readers grasp concepts, while a picture glossary pairs vocabulary with colorful photographs...
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"In this impressive anthology, Natalie Baszile brings together essays, poems, photographs, quotes, conversations, and first-person stories to examine black people's connection to the American land from Emancipation to today. In the 1920s, there were over one million black farmers; today there are just 45,000. Baszile explores this crisis, through the farmers' personal experiences. In their own words, middle aged and elderly black farmers explain why...
10) Food and farming
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QEB Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
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Explains how farming affects land and habitats, how to waste less food, and how buying food locally cuts down on transportation costs.
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University of Texas Press
Pub. Date
1975.
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Terry Jordan explores how German immigrants in the nineteenth century influenced and were influenced by the agricultural life in the areas of Texas where they settled. His findings both support the notion of ethnic distinctiveness and reveal the extent to which German Texans adopted the farming techniques of their Southern Anglo neighbors.
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Harvesting Paradise: Unlock the Secrets of Tropical Agriculture Are you fascinated by the lush landscapes of tropical regions and the bounty they offer? Dive into "Harvesting Paradise," an enthralling exploration of Tropical Agriculture that unveils the secrets behind the paradisiacal harvests. Discover the untold stories and challenges of cultivating in the tropics. Uncover sustainable practices that turn challenges into opportunities. Transform...
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Harvesting Paradise: A Guide to Tropical Agriculture Uncover the Secrets of Bountiful Harvests Amidst Palm Trees and Sunshine!Are you struggling to turn your tropical garden into a flourishing oasis? Do the challenges of cultivating exotic crops under the sun's relentless gaze leave you feeling overwhelmed? "Harvesting Paradise" is your ultimate guide to thriving in the vibrant world of tropical agriculture. Dive into this comprehensive handbook crafted...
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El campo mexicano atraviesa una larga crisis que ya tiene una duración de más de medio siglo. Si bien esta crisis ha tenido sus altibajos, en términos generales ha sido caracterizada por la interrelación de problemas ecológicos, económicos, políticos y sociales, involucrando un gran número de diferentes actores sociales, quienes además actúan a nivel regional, estatal nacional e internacional. En otras palabras, la crisis rural se tiene...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Tropical Agriculture Are you struggling to cultivate thriving crops in tropical climates? Do the challenges of unpredictable weather patterns and soil conditions hinder your agricultural dreams? Look no further than "Growing Green in the Tropics: An Agricultural Odyssey" for the solutions you need. About This Book:Discover proven techniques for maximizing yield in tropical environments.Learn how to adapt to diverse soil types...
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How Malabar Farm pioneered soil conservation and grew the sustainable agriculture movement
Established in 1939 by Pulitzer Prize—winning author and farmer Louis Bromfield, Malabar Farm was once considered "the most famous farm in the world." Farmers, conservationists, politicians, businessmen, and even a few Hollywood celebrities-including Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, who married there-flocked to rural Ohio to see how Bromfield restored worn-out...
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A spectacular concept book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are! Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible introduction to colours to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. A perfect gift for families to treasure forever, and a must for all nurseries. • The perfect gift for a new baby or young child. •...
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