{"product_id":"9781927129128","title":"All the Dirt: Reflections on Organic Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinalist for the 2012 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew farmers, experienced growers, budding environmentalists, and fans of natural, organic produce alike are sure to love \u003ci\u003eAll the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e. Filled with beautiful photographs and covering a wide variety of topics, from agrofuels and food sovereignty to practical tips about specific tools, \u003ci\u003eAll the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e is the must-read how-to book about small-scale organic farming. But beyond the practical applications, it is also the inspiring story of three friends who followed their dreams and became successful business partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthors Rachel Fisher, Heather Stretch, and Robin Tunnicliffe, co-owners of Saanich Organics, a farmer-run local food distributor, share entertaining stories of three farmers' lives, while also providing practical information about how to start a farm. They relate their personal and collective experiences as women, mothers, and farmers through anecdotes, and discuss the compelling reasons why Canada needs more organic farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e proves that there is no one right way to start a farm and no single solution to any problem. But that by working together, farmers can create a resilient agriculture that is vibrant and fun, as well as economically viable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRachel, Heather, and Robin have co-owned Saanich Organics since 2002. The business has been featured in numerous publications, including the \u003ci\u003eTimes Colonist\u003c\/i\u003e, West Jet’s \u003ci\u003eUp!\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eEAT Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Province\u003c\/i\u003e. It has also been featured in \u003ci\u003eIsland on the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e (a documentary film), as well as on CBC radio. By working co-operatively to grow and distribute top quality produce, the business has earned the respect of the farming community, the restaurant community, organic consumers, and activists. Visit Saanich Organics online at www.saanichorganics.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TouchWood Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051228479728,"sku":"9781927129128","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781927129128_p0.jpg?v=1763636421","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781927129128","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}