Download or read book Forgotten Agricultural Heritage written by Parviz Koohafkan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary agriculture is often criticized for its industrial scale, adverse effects on nutrition, rural employment and the environment, and its disconnectedness from nature and culture. Yet there are many examples of traditional smaller scale systems that have survived the test of time and provide more sustainable solutions while still maintaining food security in an era of climate change. This book provides a unique compilation of this forgotten agricultural heritage and is based on objective scientific evaluation and evidence of the value of these systems for present and future generations. The authors refer to many of these systems as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) and show how they are related to the concepts of heritage and the World Heritage Convention. They demonstrate how GIAHS based on family farms, traditional indigenous knowledge and agroecological principles can contribute to food and nutrition security and the maintenance of agro-biodiversity and environmental resilience, as well as sustain local cultures, economies and societies. Two substantial chapters are devoted to descriptions and assessments of some 50 examples of designated and potential GIAHS from around the world, including rice-fish culture in China, mountain terrace systems in Asia, coffee agroforestry in Latin America, irrigation systems and land and water management in Iran and India, pastoralism in East Africa, and the dehesa agrosilvopastoral system of Spain and Portugal. The book concludes by providing policy and technical solutions for sustainable agriculture and rural development through the enhancement of these systems.
Download or read book History of Agriculture in Colorado written by Alvin Theodore Steinel and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Agricultural Information Boulder County Colorado written by Max C. Grandy and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Communities and Cultural Heritage written by Valerie Higgins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communities and Cultural Heritage explores the relationship between communities, their cultural heritage and the global forces that control most of the world’s wealth and resources in today’s world. Bringing together scholars and heritage practitioners from nine countries, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue on community heritage by analysing impediments to full community participation. The underminin of local communities comes at a high price. As the chapters in this book demonstrate, the knowledge embedded within traditional and Indigenous heritage creates communities that are more resilient to environmental and social stressors and more responsive to contemporary challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, post-disaster recovery and relocation. Cultural heritage practices often fail to capitalise upon local knowledge and traditional skills and undervalue the potential contribution of local communities in finding creative and resourceful solutions to the issues they are confronting. Arguing that the creation of successful community heritage project requires ongoing reflection on the aims, methods, financing and acceptable outcomes of projects, the volume also demonstrates that the decolonization of Western-focussed heritage practices is an ongoing process, by which subaltern groups are brought forward and given a space in the heritage narrative. Reflecting on trends that impact communities and heritage sites across different geographical regions, Communities and Cultural Heritage will be of interest to academics, students and practitioners of cultural heritage,archaeology and anthropology around the world.
Download or read book Persistent Progressives written by John F. Freeman and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Persistent Progressives tells the story of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s evolution from an early movement against monopolists and wholesalers to a regional trailblazer for agriculture ideologies built on social democracy, the family farmer, and cooperative enterprises. As a continuing advocate for saving the family farm, the Farmers Union legacy provides a unique window into the transformation of the agriculture and rural communities in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Using data spanning decades, author John Freeman covers the founding of the RMFU in 1907 until the present, demonstrating how members continually sought to control the means of production and marketing by forming cooperatives, providing consumer services, and engaging in politics. Powering this evolution was a group of “practical idealists”—the Farmers Union leaders and titular persistent progressives who shaped the organization’s growth and expansion. Initiated by Jim Patton, who brought the organization out of its oppositional roots and into its cooperative advocacy, the RMFU passed to John Stencel and then David Carter, joining hands with agricultural conservationists and small organic producers along the way to carry the torch for progressive agrarianism in today’s urbanized world. Shaken but undeterred by some notable failures, its leadership remains convinced of the efficacy of cooperatives as a means to achieve justice for all. Discussing the broader social, economic, political, and environmental issues related to farming, ranching, and urbanization, Persistent Progressives seamlessly blends regional history with ongoing issues of agricultural and economic development.
Download or read book Interpretation by Design written by Paul Caputo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interpreters use exhibits, brochures, signs, websites, site publications, and other visual media to tell their stories. Written for interpreters who have little or no training in graphic design but find themselves responsible for creating or overseeing the production of nonpersonal media, Interpretation by Design focuses on using basic principles of both graphic design and interpretation in nonpersonal media. This book addresses how to make decisions about type, color, and composition, as well as why an interpretive approach may be more effective for communicating with your audience.
Download or read book Nature and Culture written by Sarah Pilgrim and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing recognition that the diversity of life comprises both biological and cultural diversity. But this division is not universal and, in many cases, has been deepened by the common disciplinary divide between the natural and social sciences and our apparent need to manage and control nature. This book goes beyond divisive definitions and investigates the bridges linking biological and cultural diversity. The international team of authors explore the common drivers of loss, and argue that policy responses should target both forms of diversity in a novel integrative approach to conservation, thus reducing the gap between science, policy and practice. While conserving nature alongside human cultures presents unique challenges, this book forcefully shows that any hope for saving biological diversity is predicated on a concomitant effort to appreciate and protect cultural diversity.
Download or read book Comprehensive Calendar of Bicentennial Events written by American Revolution Bicentennial Administration and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Agriculture in Transition written by Zvi Lerman and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Agriculture in Transition: Land Policies and Evolving Farm Structures in Post Soviet Countries authors Zvi Lerman, Csaba Csaki, and Gershon Feder study the land policies and farming structures of these newly emerging nations as components of institutional change in the rural sector - change from a centralized rural economy to a market-oriented economy.
Download or read book The Best Urban Hikes Boulder written by Darcy Kitching and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Boulder is a Gold-level Walk Friendly Community, which makes it one of the best in the country for getting around by foot. Between the city and county open space systems, there are 265 miles of trails along the Front Range of Boulder County. The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder provides detailed information on 22 urban hikes that are easily accessible within Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Niwot, and Superior. The focus is on pleasant walks in nature that offer wonderful views east of the foothills. Many of these hikes are stroller and wheelchair accessible, and quite a few can easily be reached by bike or bus. This book is for locals looking for convenient everyday hikes, as well as visitors searching for the best walks. Learn about how Boulder's urban trail systems connect with each other and make it easy to escape the city, in the city.
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Download or read book At Home on the Range written by Robin Priebe Branstator and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's agricultural lands are disappearing quickly, as are stories of the seemingly average, but often extraordinary 19th-century pioneers who farmed those lands. At Home on the Range: George R. McIntosh, Western Everyman tells one of those stories, unfolding an exciting saga extending from 17th-century Scotland to 20th-century California. The traits that enabled his ancestors to overcome huge hurdles also distinguished George McIntosh (1837-1924). Two years after leaving his Ohio home as a solitary teenager, he became a Colorado gold miner and then served with the North in a pivotal battle of the Civil War. Following the war, he freighted along dangerous routes from Denver to the Missouri River and homesteaded with an ex-slave. His is an Everyman's tale, but also that of an individual who, despite poor health, contentious kin, accidents, and natural disasters, persevered on frontier lands to become a prosperous rancher and family man in northeastern Colorado. After graduating with a Master's Degree in Library Science, Robin worked as a librarian before obtaining a graduate degree in Art History. She taught Art History and Humanities courses at the University of Colorado at Boulder for fifteen years. Robin served as Book Review Editor for Colorado Libraries and has published in both library science and art history. Her translation from the original German of Climate and Society (by Stehr and Von Storch) was published in 2010 by World Scientific. Her interest in local history first found an outlet when she interviewed a number of long-time Boulder County residents as part of an oral history project. Upon retirement from teaching, Robin volunteered as a historical researcher with the Agricultural Heritage Center at the Lohr-McIntosh Farm in Longmont, Colorado. She was inspired to investigate George McIntosh's life after annotating intriguing 19th-century McIntosh family letters. This book grew out of her discoveries.
Download or read book Moon Colorado Hiking written by Joshua Berman and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorado is a hiker’s paradise. With four national parks and a dozen national monuments, recreation areas and more, adventure is at every turn. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon Colorado Hiking. Inside you'll find: Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you plan to hike to the crest of the Continental Divide, through thick fairytale aspen groves or to one of hundreds of iconic snow-capped peaks, enjoy outdoor getaways ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips Find Your Hike: Looking for something specific? Choose from strategic lists of the best hikes for wildflowers, waterfalls, or hiking with your dog, plus a breakdown of the best hikes by season The Top Outdoor Experiences: Climb the dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve or walk through golden aspen groves along Kenosha Pass. Gawk at red rock formations along the Garden of the Gods Loop or challenge yourself while you huff and puff to the top of Quandary Peak Nearby Fun: Spend a night under the stars at a nearby campground or sip a refreshing local brew after a day on the trail Essential Planning Details: Each hike is described in detail and marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain, and access points Maps and Directions: Find easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park Expert Advice: Seasoned hiker Joshua Berman offers experienced insights, local secrets, and honest opinions of each trail Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, and camping permits, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. Pitching a tent? Check out Moon Colorado Camping!
Download or read book Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 c of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 1490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Comprehensive Calendar of Bicentennial Events September 1976 written by American Revolution Bicentennial Administration and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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