The encyclopedia of agroecology and Indigenous wisdom

First paragraph: Presenting an array of facts and an encyclopedia of ideas, Deep Agroecology: Food, Farms, and Our Future, by journalist Steven McFadden, urges the reader to activate their ‘spiritual understanding’ of agriculture in order to elevate all life on Earth. The author calls for nothing...

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Main Author: Alissa Boochever
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
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Online Access:https://www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/article/view/976
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Summary:First paragraph: Presenting an array of facts and an encyclopedia of ideas, Deep Agroecology: Food, Farms, and Our Future, by journalist Steven McFadden, urges the reader to activate their ‘spiritual understanding’ of agriculture in order to elevate all life on Earth. The author calls for nothing short of a spiritual awakening of all human beings to prevent further deterioration of the planet. As our climate falls into chaos, oceans warm, deserts grow, and the ice poles melt, McFadden argues, infusing and sustaining greater spirituality in farming practices is essential for the food system and farmers, for our culture, and for the health of the planet. McFadden’s goal with this book is not just to explore agroecology but to advocate for an additional “realm of critical mystery” (p. xiii) in our conception of farming. . . .
ISSN:2152-0801