Sustainable Farming
Farming is one of humanity's oldest stories — and one of its most powerful. From the first seeds sown in fertile river valleys thousands of years ago, agriculture has been the foundation of civilization. It has fed empires, fueled innovation, and shaped the very landscapes we inhabit. But in the last century, our relationship with farming has changed dramatically.
Industrial agriculture — with its vast monocultures, heavy machinery, and reliance on synthetic inputs — has delivered remarkable gains in yield. It has fed billions, built global supply chains, and made food cheaper than ever before. But it has also left a heavy footprint: depleted soils, polluted waters, collapsing pollinator populations, rising greenhouse gases, and rural communities in crisis. The very system designed to nourish us is now one of the largest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss.
At the same time, farmers face increasing pressure. Climate shocks threaten harvests. Input costs rise even as farmgate prices stagnate. Many small farmers are caught in cycles of debt, while young people struggle to access land and training. And around the world, one in ten people still go hungry. The paradox is stark: we produce enough to feed everyone, but we are undermining the very ecosystems that make production possible.
This book is about breaking that cycle — about reimagining farming as a force for regeneration rather than depletion. It is about sustainable farming: a way of working with nature, not against it; a way of growing food that restores soil health, protects water, strengthens rural economies, and nourishes communities.
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Industrial agriculture — with its vast monocultures, heavy machinery, and reliance on synthetic inputs — has delivered remarkable gains in yield. It has fed billions, built global supply chains, and made food cheaper than ever before. But it has also left a heavy footprint: depleted soils, polluted waters, collapsing pollinator populations, rising greenhouse gases, and rural communities in crisis. The very system designed to nourish us is now one of the largest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss.
At the same time, farmers face increasing pressure. Climate shocks threaten harvests. Input costs rise even as farmgate prices stagnate. Many small farmers are caught in cycles of debt, while young people struggle to access land and training. And around the world, one in ten people still go hungry. The paradox is stark: we produce enough to feed everyone, but we are undermining the very ecosystems that make production possible.
This book is about breaking that cycle — about reimagining farming as a force for regeneration rather than depletion. It is about sustainable farming: a way of working with nature, not against it; a way of growing food that restores soil health, protects water, strengthens rural economies, and nourishes communities.
Sustainable Farming
Farming is one of humanity's oldest stories — and one of its most powerful. From the first seeds sown in fertile river valleys thousands of years ago, agriculture has been the foundation of civilization. It has fed empires, fueled innovation, and shaped the very landscapes we inhabit. But in the last century, our relationship with farming has changed dramatically.
Industrial agriculture — with its vast monocultures, heavy machinery, and reliance on synthetic inputs — has delivered remarkable gains in yield. It has fed billions, built global supply chains, and made food cheaper than ever before. But it has also left a heavy footprint: depleted soils, polluted waters, collapsing pollinator populations, rising greenhouse gases, and rural communities in crisis. The very system designed to nourish us is now one of the largest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss.
At the same time, farmers face increasing pressure. Climate shocks threaten harvests. Input costs rise even as farmgate prices stagnate. Many small farmers are caught in cycles of debt, while young people struggle to access land and training. And around the world, one in ten people still go hungry. The paradox is stark: we produce enough to feed everyone, but we are undermining the very ecosystems that make production possible.
This book is about breaking that cycle — about reimagining farming as a force for regeneration rather than depletion. It is about sustainable farming: a way of working with nature, not against it; a way of growing food that restores soil health, protects water, strengthens rural economies, and nourishes communities.
Industrial agriculture — with its vast monocultures, heavy machinery, and reliance on synthetic inputs — has delivered remarkable gains in yield. It has fed billions, built global supply chains, and made food cheaper than ever before. But it has also left a heavy footprint: depleted soils, polluted waters, collapsing pollinator populations, rising greenhouse gases, and rural communities in crisis. The very system designed to nourish us is now one of the largest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss.
At the same time, farmers face increasing pressure. Climate shocks threaten harvests. Input costs rise even as farmgate prices stagnate. Many small farmers are caught in cycles of debt, while young people struggle to access land and training. And around the world, one in ten people still go hungry. The paradox is stark: we produce enough to feed everyone, but we are undermining the very ecosystems that make production possible.
This book is about breaking that cycle — about reimagining farming as a force for regeneration rather than depletion. It is about sustainable farming: a way of working with nature, not against it; a way of growing food that restores soil health, protects water, strengthens rural economies, and nourishes communities.
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| BN ID: | 2940184339825 |
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| Publisher: | CypressArk Publications |
| Publication date: | 09/13/2025 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 2 MB |
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