Going organic mobilizing networks for environmentally responsible food production

• Main Authors: Lockie, Stewart (Author), Lyons, K. (Author), Lawrence, G. (Author), Halpin, D. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford CABI 2006
• Subjects: Organic farming; Natural foods industry
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• Physical Description: viii, 239 pages illustrations 24 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781845931322; 1845931327

This book sets out to examine what really is going on in the organic sector socially and politically. In the process, it debunks a number of apparently common-sense beliefs: that organic consumers are wealthy environmental and health extremists; that growth in the industry will inevitably undermine its environmental values; that mainstream media is antagonistic to organics; and that the industry is driven by consumer demand. This book seeks to make a practical contribution to the development of more sustainable food systems by articulating what it takes to get people involved in organics at each stage of the food chain.