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Renewing the Countryside-Wisconsin: Stories of Sustainable Living, Working and Playing
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Description for Renewing the Countryside-Wisconsin: Stories of Sustainable Living, Working and Playing
Hardcover. Explores how the state is leading the nation in sustainably grown food, environmentally responsible businesses, and homegrown, forward-looking answers to rural economy. This book covers stories ranging from arts and culture, farming, green business, conservation, tourism, community development, and learning. Editor(s): Hembd, Jerry; Padgham, Jody. Num Pages: 176 pages, 120 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBNW; JFSF; RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 989.
Through engaging stories, ""Renewing the Countryside"" - Wisconsin explores how the state is leading the nation in sustainably grown food, environmentally responsible businesses, and homegrown, forward-looking answers to today's rural economy. Seven chapters cover stories ranging from arts and culture, farming, green business, conservation, tourism, community development, and learning. Learn about how the city of Washburn on Chequamegon Bay has become the country's first eco-municipality, how the Growing Power organization is connecting urban Milwaukee kids to fresh food and the countryside, and how innovative farmers and artisan food makers are bringing sustainably and organically grown products to consumers throughout the ... Read more
Through engaging stories, ""Renewing the Countryside"" - Wisconsin explores how the state is leading the nation in sustainably grown food, environmentally responsible businesses, and homegrown, forward-looking answers to today's rural economy. Seven chapters cover stories ranging from arts and culture, farming, green business, conservation, tourism, community development, and learning. Learn about how the city of Washburn on Chequamegon Bay has become the country's first eco-municipality, how the Growing Power organization is connecting urban Milwaukee kids to fresh food and the countryside, and how innovative farmers and artisan food makers are bringing sustainably and organically grown products to consumers throughout the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
St Paul, United States
ISBN
9780979545801
SKU
V9780979545801
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-3
About
Jerry Hembd is associate professor in the department of business and economics at the University of Wisconsin - Superior, a state specialist in community and economic development with the University of Wisconsin - Extension, and director of the Northern Center for Community and Economic Development, which is a joint venture of both UW institutions. He has been working and teaching ... Read more
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