A Not So Nutty Idea for Food Security
With grocery shelves empty and supply chains shaky it is time to rethink how we feed ourselves. Enter the humble hazelnut. This article by New Society Publishers’ Acquisitions Editor, Rob…
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The Market Gardener’s Guide to the Paperpot System
Transplanting doesn’t have to be tedious—not with the right tools. In this excerpt from Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower’s Guide, Jean-Martin Fortier introduces the Paperpot system, a game-changing tool for…
16 Factors to Help Keep Good Food on the Table Year-Round
Planning is central to sustainable farming. In this excerpt from Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition, Pam Dawling shares 16 key planning factors that support both sustainability and steady production through…
Hardy Greens for Your Garden
In this excerpt from The Food Lover’s Garden by Jenni Blackmore, you’ll learn about some of the best hardy greens to grow (or to look for at your next market…
Nettle Angel Cake: Foraging for Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times
In this recipe, author Mikaela Cannon helps us empower ourselves to take control of our food system with small steps– her Nettle Angel Cake recipe is one of those!. She…
When The Trucks Stop: How To Build A Sustainable Food Plan
Growing your own food builds resilience and independence. In Grow a Sustainable Diet, Cindy Connor shares the challenges and rewards of eating only what you grow. This book sample offers…
Food Security in North America: The Urgent Challenge of 2025
Rising food costs, climate disruptions, and supply chain issues are making affordable, nutritious food harder to access across North America. Food banks are overwhelmed, small farmers are struggling, and even…
Building Food Security Together: The Impact of Community
Discover how the Gabriola Nature Education Society (GNES) and People for a Healthy Community (PHC) are working together to strengthen food security on Gabriola Island. Through collaboration, a new polytunnel…