Biting the hands that feed us
Baylen Linnekin
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Biting the hands that feed us
Published
2016
Publisher
Island Press
Pages
257
ISBN-13
9781610916752
ISBN-10
1610916751
Description
"Food waste, hunger, inhumane livestock conditions, disappearing fish stocks--these are exactly the kind of issues we expect food regulations to combat. Yet, today in the United States, laws exist at all levels of government that actually make these problems worse. Baylen Linnekin argues that, too often, government rules handcuff America's most sustainable farmers, producers, sellers, and consumers, while rewarding those whose practices are anything but sustainable.Bitting the Hands that Feed Us introduces readers to the perverse consequences of many food rules. Some of these rules constrain the sale of 'ugly' fruits and vegetables, relegating bushels of tasty but misshapen carrots and strawberries to food waste. Other rules have threatened to treat manure--the lifeblood of organic fertilization--as a toxin. Still other rules prevent sharing food with the homeless and others in need. There are even rules that prohibit people from growing fruits and vegetables in their own yards. Linnekin also explores what makes for a good food law--often, he explains, these emphasize good outcomes rather than rigid processes. But he urges readers to be wary of efforts to regulate our way to a greener food system, calling instead for empowerment of those working to feed us (and themselves) sustainably"--Amazon.com
Subjects
Food rules
Women 19-50 years and their children 1-5 years, 1 day, 1986
The End of Plenty
Food first
How the other half dies
Avoiding hunger and finding water
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Biting the hands that feed us?
This edition of Biting the hands that feed us has approximately 257 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Biting the hands that feed us?
For most readers, Biting the hands that feed us typically takes between 5h 21m and 3h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,250 words
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What is the word count of Biting the hands that feed us?
The estimated word count for Biting the hands that feed us is approximately 64,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Biting the hands that feed us?
Biting the hands that feed us was written by Baylen Linnekin.
When was Biting the hands that feed us published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.