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Author Hesterman, Oran B.

Title Fair food : growing a healthy, sustainable food system for all / Oran B. Hesterman
Edition First edition
Published New York : PublicAffairs, [2011]
©2011

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Description xvi, 302 pages ; 25 cm
Contents The system and its dysfunctions -- The problem is -- Principles of a fair food system -- Fair food system -- Strength through diversity -- Nurturing the land that feeds us -- Feeding the green economy -- From conscious consumer to engaged citizen -- Becoming a fair food activist -- Institutional change -- Shifting public policy -- Resources
Summary Describes the dysfunctions in the current food system, from chemical runoff to inhumane treatment of animals, and presents new principles and concrete steps to restructure how food is grown, packaged, delivered, marketed, and sold
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Food supply -- United States.
Sustainable agriculture -- United States.
Food industry and trade -- United States.
LC no. 2010053129
ISBN 9781610390064 hardcover
1610390067 hardcover
9781610390071 electronic book
1610390075 electronic book