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Becoming Native to This Place

In six compelling essays, Wes Jackson lays the foundation for a new farming economy grounded in nature's principles. Exploding the tenets of industrial agriculture, Jackson, a respected advocate for sustainable practices and the founder of The Land Institute, seeks to integrate food production with nature in a way that sustains both.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 136 pages

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