Reclaiming Our Food: How the Grassroots Food Movement Is Changing the Way We Eat
In  the wake of destructive factory farming practices and a gradual  disconnect between people and the origins of their food, many are  turning to sustainable local farming methods to reconnect with land and  food sources, encourage food stability and independence (particularly in  poor urban communities), support community growth, and utilize cities.  As a result, a number of small non-profits and family farms are  revitalizing farming for the next generation. In this meticulously  researched, fascinating book, Cobb, an expert on food system planning,  interviews these innovators to explore where we are as a nation in terms  of food systems, where we’re going, and what kinds of changes can be  enacted to get us there, all in an accessible, reader-friendly tone.  Cobb (The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food) not only  provides theory, but also includes tips for backyard gardening, raising  urban livestock, and getting involved in community gardening. After  finishing this immersive, inspiring, and educational book, readers will  feel empowered to address the food systems in their lives and encourage a  more responsible approach to consumption and production.Publishers Weekly (Reviewed on: 09/12/2011)"This isone-third chicken soup for the soul, one-third chicken poop for the soil, and three thirds great stories of real peopledoing positive practical and transformative work with food."  -- Wayne  Roberts, Canadian food policy analyst and writer, former manager of the  Toronto Food Policy Council