Bringing It to the Table

Written by Wendell Berry

Explore the roots of our food choices and their impact on sustainable agriculture.

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Wendell Berry, a pioneer of the slow food movement, challenges us to rethink our role in the food economy. Through decades of insightful essays, he explores the impact of organic versus local produce, the differences between small and large farms, and how these choices shape our dinner tables. With an introduction by Michael Pollan, this collection is a must-read for anyone passionate about mindful eating and sustainable agriculture. How can we support a healthier food system? Discover the answers within these pages.

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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?

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