I had a reader request for a recommended book list. Some of these books have been mentioned in other posts, but here is a list of what I’ve read so far in no particular order:
Folks, this Ain’t Normal by Joel Salatin
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver with Steven Hopp and Camille Kingsolver
The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
Second Nature by Michael Pollan
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Pandora’s Seed by Spencer Wells
Tomatoland by Barry Estabrook
On my wish list:
You Can Farm by Joel Salatin
Everything I Want To Is Illegal by Joel Salatin
Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer by Joel Salatin
Salad Bar Beef by Joel Salatin
Family Friendly Farming by Joel Salatin
Holy Cows and Hog Heaven by Joel Salatin
Chew On This by Charles Wilson and Eric Schlosser
Slow Food Nation by Carlos Petrini