Farming in the Dark A Discussion About the Future of Sustainable Agriculture by Rhonda R. Janke An invaluable resource for farmers and educators alike who are looking for an informative text to serve as a springboard for discussions about sustainable agriculture and how to gear up for a successful future. Why have so many farmers in sustainable agriculture had to take day jobs to support their farms and families? What can they do to create a more successful future? Rhonda R. Janke has traveled to the farms themselves in search of the answers. Through interviews with more than fifteen farmers we learn what challenges they face and the tools needed to build a successful model for the future. Students of sustainable agriculture will benefit from Janke's honest look at the successes and failures of the sustainable agriculture movement over the last twenty years. Her interviews with farmers and other key players in the movement will provide invaluable insight to students and educators alike. Janke offers us an honest critique of the sustainable agricultural movement at just the right time - when heightened public awareness and interest in food production and the environment promises to provide new opportunities and enthusiasm for the sustainable and organic agriculture industry. Dr. Rhonda R. Janke has over 25 years experience in sustainable agriculture research and extension work in sustainable cropping systems. A graduate of Cornell University, she worked at the Rodale Institute for eight years overseeing cropping experiments and later as Research Director. Dr. Janke is currently teaching sustainable and organic agriculture at Kansas State University. She continues to farm her own ten acres with her husband, where they raise vegetables, sheep, and chickens. Author's website: www.farminginthedark.net "Together with the historical perspectives provided by author Rhonda Janke, the interviews provide a snapshot of where we are today in the struggle to develop an agriculture and food system that will endure the impacts of consolidation at home and globalization everywhere ... This is a readable and current resource for those interested in sustainable agriculture, and any-one concerned about the future of our food system."    — Dr. Charles Francis, University of Nebraska, Professor and Extension Educator Paperback, 316 pages ISBN 978-1-934269-18-3; © 2008 $22.95 Available now from University Readers: universityreaders.com/adopt [Click image for sneak preview] For a Digital Review Copy, please complete the following form: Name: * Email:  *     Phone:  *     University: * Department: Address: City/ST/Zip:  Course Name:  Term: <Select One> Summer 2006 Fall 2006 Winter 2007 Spring 2007 Summer 2007 Fall 2007 Winter 2008 Spring 2008 Summer 2008 Fall 2008 * = required How do I adopt Farming in the Dark for my class?  To discuss adoption or to review a hard copy, please contact Jessica Knott at 800.200.3908 x 19. University Readers Library University Readers' original works are showcased in our evolving library. Recent titles include: Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy 2nd Edition, Dr. Bagher Modjtahedi Microeconomics: Theory and Policy 2nd Edition, Dr. Bagher Modjtahedi Farming in the Dark, Rhonda R. Janke Renaissance Visions: Myth and Art, Patrick Hunt Leadership & Management Studies in Sub-Sahara Africa, Volume 1, Littrell & Ramburuth, editors Evaluating Accountability and Transparency in Mexico, Cazares & Shirk, editors Myths for All Time, Patrick Hunt Microbrewing Science, Christopher Brown Booth, Brother Booth, and Other Plays, John Ammerman The Scientific Approach to Hitting, Coop DeRenne Voice and Gender, Mandy Rees, editor-in-chief Rembrandt: His Life in Art, Patrick Hunt The Human Body, Bruce Wingerd Cybercentrism and the New CyberGens, Lansing Gordon Shakespeare Around the Globe, Mandy Rees, editor-in-chief Alpine Archaeology, Patrick Hunt Management Decision Theory, Howard Flomberg Generaciones, Dr. George Greenia Public Administration in Criminal Justice Organizations, Arthur D. Wiechmann The Police Function, Arthur D. Wiechmann Belief and Doubt, Dr. Kelley Wells Writing Winning Research, Dr. Ina von Ber Painful (But Irresistible) Rollercoaster Relationships, Dr. Ina von Ber An Introduction to Business, Dave Dusseau & Doug Wilson

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