Bringing It to the Table

On Farming and Food

Wendell Berry, Michael Pollan

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Counterpoint
18 August 2009

Philosophy; The environment; Agriculture & farming

"Only a farmer could delve so deeply into the origins of food, and only a writer of Wendell Berry's caliber could convey it with such conviction and eloquence. A progenitor of the slow food movement, Wendell Berry reminds us all to take the time to understand the basics of what we ingest. ""Eating is an agriculture act,"" he writes. Indeed, we are all players in the food economy. For the last five decades, Berry has embodied mindful eating through his land practices and his writing. In recognition of that influence, Michael Pollan here offers an introduction to this wonderful collection that is essential reading for anyone who cares about what they eat.

Drawn from over thirty years of work, this collection joins bestsellers The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Pollan, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver, as essential reading for anyone who cares about what they eat. The essays address such concerns as: How does organic measure up against locally grown? What are the differences between small and large farms, and how does that affect what you put on your dinner table? What can you do to support sustainable agriculture?"

By: Wendell Berry
Introduction by: Michael Pollan
Imprint: Counterpoint
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9781582435435
ISBN 10: 158243543X
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 18 August 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Bringing It to the Table: On Farming and Food

Praise for Bringing It to the Table I always turn to Wendell Berry for inspiration on food, community, agriculture, and well, just being a human. His work has influenced so many of my own mentors that I feel like he's my own teacher. This is one of my favorite collections of his. --Samin Nosrat, Vulture