Food, farming, and faith / Gary W. Fick.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-196) and indexes.

Introduction -- It is all about food -- The foundation of stewardship -- Ecology in the Bible -- Land and climate -- Soil and water -- Crops, seeds, and food -- Livestock and agriculture -- Farming systems and the practices of agriculture -- The culture of agriculture -- Abuse, poverty, and women -- Food, starvation, obesity, and diet -- Agricultural sustainability -- Appendix 1. Abbreviations and citation of books in the Bible -- Appendix 2: An overview of the Bible -- Appendix 3: The essentials of agriculture.

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"Food, Farming, and Faith looks at agricultural sustainability and Christianity. Using scripture and science, Gary W. Fick - a Christian agricultural scientist - demonstrates that faith can inform decisions about creating, managing, even consuming our food. The book highlights such topics as food and celebration, environmental care, ecology and faith, soil and water stewardship, animal welfare, and the impact of poverty on women and our food supply. Throughout, Fick presents and discusses biblical passages that comment on these areas and provides insight from personal experiences growing up in a ranching family, in teaching sustainable agriculture, and as a scientist. Ultimately, Fick challenges the reader to think about eating more thoughtfully so that we have good food, a healthy environment, and a comfortable lifestyle all at the same time."--Jacket

English.

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