The Organic Farming Revolution: Past, Present, Future - Paperback

by Jan Hartman (Editor)

The organic farming revolution that has swept the country over the past decades can trace much of its origins with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, which will be celebrating 50 years in 2021. Reviewing the high and low points of the past half-century and looking forward to new challenges and opportunities, the book presents a collection of essays by prominent individual in MOFGA's rise and evolution as well as important voices in the national discussion about sustainability, food resources, soil preservation, young farming, and the intersection of organic farming and human health.

Author Biography

Featuring essays by some of Maine's and the nation's most prominent writers on organic farming and gardening: Jean English: historical overview and introduction Eliot Coleman: organic farming Barbara Damrosch: food sourcing Barbara and Mort Mather: the first meeting Jim Gerritsen: Journeyperson farming Daniel Mays: soil preservation John Piotti, Am. Farmland Trust Anna Lappé, Michael Pollan Elizabeth Henderson, CSA Abbie McMillen (Credited as Founder of MOFGA by Mort Mather) Will Bonsall Ken and Roberta Horn (First certified organic farmers in Maine) Chellie Pingree John Bunker Tim Nason Rob Johnston (Johnny's Selected Seeds) CR Lawn (Fedco Seeds)