IACP Cookbook Award Winner in Food Matters Biodynamic farming, with its focus on ecological sustainability, has emerged as the gold standard in the organic gardening movement. Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D) has made it his mission to empower, educate, and inspire people to become conscientious consumers, citizens, and stewards of the land. In this engaging call to action, Farmer D teaches us to not only create sustainable gardens but also to develop a more holistic, community-minded approach to how our food is grown and how we live our lives in balance with nature. Illustrated with photographs of gardens designed by Farmer D as well as line drawings, the book is an indispensable resource packed with advice on establishing a biodynamic garden, composting, soil composition and replenishment, control ling pests and disease, cooperative gardening practices, and even creating delicious meals.

About the Author
South-African-born Daron Joffe is the founder of Farmer D Organics, a company dedicated to managing ecologically responsible farms throughout the United States. In 2009 he received more than 15,000 nominations to be the first White House farmer. He has designed gardens and ranches for Tyler Perry and Sir Richard Branson.

Reviews
"Part gardening handbook, part call to action and part manifesto . . . this user-friendly book, featuring gorgeous photographs and bright graphics, braids together basic tips for starting a garden . . . he even has a section on meditating while gardening." * The Atlanta Journal-Constitution *


Awards
Winner of IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Food Matters) 2015.



Book Information
ISBN 9781617691010
Author Daron Joffe
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc
Publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc
Weight(grams) 560g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 197mm * 18mm