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Renewing the CountrysideWisconsin
Stories of Sustainable Living, Working and Playing
Edited by Jerry Hembd, Jody Padgham
and Jan Joannides
Foreword by Governor Jim Doyle
This beautifully illustrated book showcases 39 examples of creative, hard-working people who are bringing new energy and hope to the countrysideThrough engaging stories, Renewing the CountrysideWisconsin 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 state.
This book will spur imaginations, give hope, and foster dialogue. It is a must-read for all who take pleasure in Wisconsin's rural areas and want to see them sustained for future generations.
Jerry Hembd is associate professor in the department of business and economics at the University of WisconsinSuperior, a state specialist in community and economic development with the University of WisconsinExtension, 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 in the area of community development for over twenty years. He also has considerable international experience, including work in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.
Jody Padgham has been education director of the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service since 2002. She is the editor of several publications, including the bi-monthly Organic Broadcaster newspaper, and books Organic Dairy Farming, Raising Poultry on Pasture and Women in Charge, Tales and Teachings from our Farms. She raises sheep and pastured poultry on a 60-acre grass farm in north central Wisconsin.
Jan Joannides is the Executive Director and cofounder of Renewing the Countryside. For the past ten years, she has been an advocate and organizer for rural communities and citizens who are working to stimulate economic growth and enhance their communities through sustainable uses of their landscapes and resources.Distributed for Renewing the Countryside, publishing in partnership with Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education ServiceMOSES and the Northern Center for Community and Economic Development (UWSuperior and UWExtension)
- Renewing the Countryside strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses, and projects. To find out more about Renewing the Countryside–Wisconsin, visit their Web site at www.renewingthecountryside.org
- Some of the featured farmers, artists, and rural entrepreneurs will be making presentations throughout Wisconsin
For more information contact our publicity manager, phone: (608) 263-0734, email: publicity@uwpress.wisc.edu
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176 pp. 9 1/8 x 9 3/8
120 color and b/w photos
ISBN-13: 978-0-9795458-0-1
Cloth $39.95 s
(ISBN-10: 0-9795458-0-3)
ISBN-13: 978-0-9795458-1-8
Paper $26.95 t
(ISBN-10: 0-9795458-1-1)
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