Where does our food come from? Is farming different around the world? In this charmingly illustrated book, follow sustainable farming around the world to discover how farmers from Hawaii, to Sweden, the UK, and beyond grow the fresh and tasty food we enjoy eating.
Explore the seasonal workings of farms around the world, and how food can be grown using
sustainable methods
that focus on
quality versus quantity
to ensure an
environmentally healthy future
.
The World That Feeds Us
explores fascinating farms and farming techniques around the world, including:
Global
cacao
production
City farms
, on rooftops, and beyond
Heirloom
crops and
heritage
breeds
Farmer's markets
across the globe
High-tech machinery
such as
farmbots
A
glossary
defines key sustainable farming terms. Through this colorful and global look at farming, children will learn how farmers, and us, can make choices
to protect the planet
, while still enjoying
delicious and nutritious food