{"product_id":"9781771600743","title":"Saving Farmland: The Fight for Real Food","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Nathalie Chambers and her husband, David, first took over Madrona Farm, 27 acres on southern Vancouver Island with a deep history, they never thought their small-scale agricultural business would blossom into an international political act. As pressures from heirs, land developers and industrial farmers grew alongside their rows of organically produced food, the Chambers took action. Considered by many to be revolutionary and by some to be rebellious, their story opened many eyes to the future of food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaving Farmland\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to stories of lost farmland and bees saving lives. It shows how sustainability, ecosystems and biodiversity transcend the paradox of our own, man-made losses.\u003ci\u003e Saving Farmland\u003c\/i\u003e describes overcoming obstacles, choosing models, identifying vital farmland, building community and fundraising. Concluding stories of commonly shared land, international trusts, regained farmland and several heroes provide ongoing inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis practical book teems with fascinating history and facts. \u003ci\u003eSaving Farmland\u003c\/i\u003e will help us all support local farming and sustainable land development so we can indulge in good eating—forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181295190256,"sku":"9781771600743","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781771600743_p0.jpg?v=1763707568","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781771600743","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}