Ecology Food Plantation 
Food Tank
MARCH 19, 2025
This spring, dig into the complexities of the modern food systemand dont be afraid to get your hands dirty! These books will help satisfy your appetite for knowledge and inspire you to work toward a more just and sustainable food system. Gluten Free for Life: Celiac Disease, Medical Recognition, and the Food Industry by Emily K.
Civil Eats
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. This may seem like an antiquated concern for chefs in an era of global food distribution systems, but it’s an all-consuming preoccupation for Oyster Oyster, a restaurant named after two ingredients—a bivalve and a mushroom —known for their ecosystem benefits.
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Civil Eats
AUGUST 23, 2023
Lahaina, the former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom , was once a thriving, ecologically diverse landscape full of fish ponds and diverse crops that included sweet potatoes, kalo (taro), and ‘ulu (breadfruit). Which then, of course, becomes very ironic in terms of how the plantations then [put] a horrible, detrimental end to our soil quality.
Modern Farmer
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Its farming practices also help re-establish a vital ecological role: The irrigated ponds absorb floodwater and filter sediment flowing to the sea while the crops create wildlife habitat and curb invasive plant growth. Kakoʻo Oʻiwi’s efforts, however, extend far beyond promoting Native farming traditions and nourishing the community.
Modern Farmer
JANUARY 9, 2024
Anyone who’s spent time in Mexico can report firsthand on the country’s deep reverence for corn, that infinitely versatile and nutritive grain that forms the base of the country’s daily bread, the tortilla, as well as a multitude of other traditional foods. A kaleidoscope of native corn varieties, plus colorful beans in a range of shades.
Civil Eats
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Our editors, staff writers, and freelance contributors have a wide selection of food and agriculture books to recommend, both for gift-giving purposes and for the quiet moments you carve out for yourself. Tilde Herrera The Blue Plate: A Food Lover’s Guide to Climate Chaos By Mark J. The book goes beyond the problems, too.
Modern Farmer
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Even though Frey might not have access to acres and acres of white oaks (tree plantations are a bit sparse in Nevada), he supports the planting and research projects, andhe talks about the issues with customers and other distillers. But it’s also incredibly important ecologically. It’s a money-maker for the forestry industry.
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