F5 = 5 := Gardening, Cooking, and Sociological theories
I garden following some fairly abstract principles. A garden is already a very specific representation of a large set of beliefs the gardener holds on what is proper, what is … Continue reading
F4 = 3 := Principles for Gardeners, Cooks, and Sociologists- Plan ahead, and expect things to go their way.
The Michigan climate and the soil in my garden constrain what I can grow. The needs of my family and the physical location define the limits of how far I … Continue reading
F4 = 3 := Principles for Gardeners, Cooks, and Sociologists- Work with what you have.
Work with what you have: soil, location, reused materials, old and new knowledge. These are basic permaculture principles, which again work well for many purposes. The knowledge we accumulate shapes … Continue reading
Pesticide Drift and the Politics of Scale
From Sociological Images, on the fight for a cleaner agriculture… Pesticide Drift and the Politics of Scale.
The Tomato Tariff: The Politics of Fruits and Vegetables
The Tomato Tariff: The Politics of Fruits and Vegetables.
Global Food Security Governance: Civil society engagement in the reformed Committee on World Food Security
Originally posted on Food Governance:
I am most excited that my book Global Food Security Governance: Civil society engagement in the reformed Committee on World Food Security is now available for pre-order!…
F4 = 3 := Principles for Gardeners, Cooks, and Sociologists, or the art of composting
Gardens mirror our culture: what we grow reflects our worldviews, our memories, and our hopes. One plant reminds us of our beloved grandmother, another reflects our current fascinations. Then there are … Continue reading
F3 = 2 := In My Life Now
This is my family: my husband of twenty years, with whom I share unspoken words and deep friendship, and my two teenagers: Anna and Daniel. We are our better selves … Continue reading
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