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by Michael Ableman (Photographer); Michael Ableman ()

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In the face of supersizing and a fast-food nation, a growing community of organic farmers and food artisans are producing sustainable nourishment that is respectful to the land and rich in heritage, flavor, and passion. In "Fields of Plenty," respected farmer, teacher, and ecology advocate Michael Ableman seeks out these innovative and committed farmers to reveal how the fruits of those who till the soil go beyond taste. From Knolls farm in California, famous for succulent figs tree-ripened to perfection, to an urban farm in Chicago that sustains an entire community, his odyssey takes him to farmers who are trying to answer questions of sustenance philosophically and, most importantly, in practice. Illustrated with evocative color photographs of the land and the people who work it, and accompanied by a bountiful selection of recipes, this beautifully written memoir reveals the power of food as a personal and cultural force.

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  • Title Fields of Plenty: A Farmer's Journey in Search of Real Food and the People Who Grow It
  • Author Michael Ableman (Photographer); Michael Ableman ()
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 255
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Chronicle Books (CA), San Francisco
  • Publication date 2005-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780811842235 / 0811842231
  • Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.24 x 7.82 x 1.28 in (26.01 x 19.86 x 3.25 cm)
  • Category Cooking / Wine
  • Library of Congress subjects Cookery, Natural foods
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004030955
  • Dewey Decimal Code 631.584

About the author

Michael Ableman lives and farms on an island in British Columbia with his wife and two sons. He has been featured in National Geographic, on NPR's All Things Considered, and in the Utne Reader. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including Eating Well magazine's Food Hero Award.
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