Back to School Tips: How to Keep the Joy of Summer Alive all Year
Going back to school doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to everything we love about summer. In fact, holding onto pieces of it can make the school year richer for…
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Building Food Security Through Community-Held Land: The Farmers Land Trust Story
At the crossroads of land justice, food security, and community resilience, The Farmers Land Trust is pioneering a transformative approach to farmland access and stewardship.
New Society Publishers Answers 5 Big Questions About Ethical Publishing
BookNet Canada speaks with New Society Publishers—leaders in sustainable, mission-driven publishing for over 40 years. From recycled paper to climate commitments, they share how their work is reshaping the future…
The Commons are No “Tragedy” – They’re Highly Generative
In this post David Bollier shares an excerpt from Think Like a Commoner, Second Edition and adds context and reflection.
Interview with Pam Dawling, author of Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition
In this post, Pam Dawling shares practical insights from her new book, Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition, offering a clear look at its core themes and intentions. Whether you’re new…
Grains vs. Nuts: Rethinking the Modern American Diet
In this Feed Us With Trees excerpt, Elspeth Hay explores how flawed low-fat advice shaped diets and health — and why it’s time to rethink fat, flavor, and what truly…
The S Questions Model And How To Use It In Mediation
In mediation, the right question can build bridges—or break them. In this blog excerpt from The Mediator’s Toolkit, Gerry O’Sullivan shares how strategic preparation and the S Questions Model help…
2025 American Legacy Book Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce that Food Science for Gardeners has won an American Legacy Book Award this year in the Home & Garden category; and The Regeneration Handbook is…
Interview with Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Book of Nature Connection
Today’s blog is an interview with Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Book of Nature Connection, where he answers a reader’s question about why nature play is so important—especially as kids…
6 Ways to Beat Plastic Pollution While Enjoying the Outdoors This Summer
This summer, as we enjoy nature’s beauty, New Society Publishers reflects on how daily choices—not just annual campaigns—can drive real environmental change. From reducing plastic to rethinking digital tools, we’re…
Innovative Strategies for Small Fruit Growing
In The Berry Grower, Blake Cothron offers a practical guide to growing and marketing organic berries, perfect for beginners and experienced farmers alike. In this excerpt, he shares what inspired…
2025 American Legacy Book Awards Winner
We are thrilled to announce that The Story is in Our Bones, by Osprey Orielle Lake has won the 2025 American Legacy Book Award in the Social Change category.
Design From Within: The LUV Triangle In Permaculture
In this excerpt from Mulberries in the Rain, authors Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol introduce the LUV Triangle—a tool for navigating the human experience with clarity, compassion, and intention. They…
Challenging the Indian Act: An Ethical Perspective
This post, from The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power, challenges Indian Act economics by asking not what’s legal, but what’s right.