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.
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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…
B Corp Recertified: Continuing Our Commitment to Sustainability
New Society Publishers is proud to announce its B Corp recertification with a standout score of 134.3, a major jump from its previous score of 116. This achievement affirms New…
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…
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.
The Benefits of Growing Herbs Indoors
In this excerpt from Your Indoor Herb Garden, Master Gardener DJ Herda shares how growing herbs indoors offers flavor, beauty, and a simple path to greater self-reliance in uncertain times.
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…
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…
Learn to Spot The Tomato’s Common Enemies
In Tomatoes: A Grower’s Guide From The Market Gardener, Jean-Martin Fortier breaks down the most common pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your crop—and how to fight back…