Foodtopia

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Radicals, Progressives, and Farmers in Pursuit of the Good Life

By Margot Anne Kelley

Summary

Foodtopia by Margot Anne Kelley explores idealistic visions of sustainable agriculture and food systems. It delves into the history and potential future of small-scale, community-driven farming initiatives. The book highlights various methods and philosophies that aim to harmoniously integrate farming practices with ecological principles.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by sustainable agriculture and the transformative power of community-based food systems. The author delves into innovative and ecologically friendly farming methods, intertwining personal stories with broader environmental perspectives. It's perfect for those seeking inspiration to engage with nature and contribute to a healthier planet.

Foodtopia

Description

What if growing food could also grow a better world?

Foodtopia is a food history book that explores how five generations of American dreamers—from Transcendentalists to modern-day farmers—sought peace, equality, and sustainability through small-scale farming. Author Margot Anne Kelley weaves history, personal reflection, and interviews to reveal the enduring belief that food can transform society.

From Brook Farm to today's young farmers fighting for food justice, this book shows how each movement responded to its era's crises with a return to the land—not as escape, but as action.

Winner of the Readable Feast Book Award for Socially Conscious Writing, Foodtopia is essential reading for anyone curious about sustainable living, food justice, or the power of community.

What Readers Will Learn:

The deep connection between food, freedom, and social justice across generations.
How past utopian movements shaped today's sustainable agriculture and local food systems.
Inspiring stories of resilience, from 19th-century homesteaders to BIPOC and queer farmers leading today's Good Food Movement.
Practical and philosophical insights into living more intentionally and sustainably.

Perfect for anyone wondering if there's a better way to live—and eat.

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Foodtopia by Margot Anne Kelley receives praise for its insightful and empathetic exploration of food history, intertwining past and present narratives. It's highlighted for showcasing communities outside the mainstream and offering critical insights into local and organic practices. Critics commend its human-centric approach and historical depth, making it essential reading for those interested in food justice and the back-to-the-land movement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781567927306

Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: David R. Godine Publisher Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Margot Anne Kelley Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Margot Anne Kelley is the author of the forthcoming A Gardener at the End of the World. Her previous book with Godine, Foodtopia, was a Civil Eats’ Food and Farming Book Pick, a Maine Literary Award finalist in Nonfiction, and a Readable Feast Book Award Winner for Socially Conscious Writing. Ms. Kelley has served as the editor of The Maine Review and co-founded a community development corporation which runs a food pantry and community garden, among other programs. She lives in Port Clyde, Maine.