Miraculous Abundance - One Quarter Acre, Two French Farmers, and Enough Food to Feed the World (Paperback)

Farmers like Charles and Perrine Herve-Gruyer are among the beacons of light. Their work allows the rest of the world to see that there is another life, there is another way. From the foreword by Eliot Coleman, author of The New Organic Grower This book, more about philosophy than a how-to, describes how two inexperienced beginners succeeded in creating a gorgeous, productive, self-sustaining farm Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics What began as a simple dream in an historic Normandy village has turned into one of the world's most radical, innovative experiments in small-scale farming. When Charles and Perrine Herve-Gruyer set out to create their farm in a historic Normandy village, they had no idea just how much their lives would change. Neither one had ever farmed before. Charles had been traveling the globe teaching students about ecology and indigenous cultures. Perrine had been an international lawyer in Japan. Their farm Bec Hellouin has since become an internationally celebrated model of innovation in ecological agriculture. Miraculous Abundance is the eloquent tale of the couple's quest to build an agricultural model that can carry us into a post-carbon future. The authors dive deeper into the various farming methods across the globe that contributed towards the creation of the Bec Hellouin model, including: Permaculture and soil health principles Korean natural farming methods Managing a four-season farm Creating a productive agroecosystem that is resilient and durable Using no-dig methods for soil fertility Modelling an agrarian system that supports its community in totality; from craft, restaurants and shared work spaces to jobs, agritourism, energy and ecological biodiversity Perfect for aspiring and experienced farmers, gardeners and smallholders, Miraculous Abundance is a love letter to a future where ecological farming is at the centre of every community.

General

Imprint:	Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2016
Authors:	Perrine Herve-Gruyer • Charles Herve-Gruyer
Foreword by:	Eliot Coleman
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	253
ISBN-13:	978-1-60358-642-9
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Organic farming Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Promotions
LSN:	1-60358-642-3
Barcode:	9781603586429

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Simply lovely read

Tue, 9 Aug 2016 | Review by: Paul B.

This book is well written and presented. Aspiring farmers and old alike will enjoy the waxing lyrical of Charles.

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