Uprisings : A Hands-On Guide to the Community Grain Revolution

If we want to reduce our environmental impact, build resiliency in our community and improve food security, it's up to us to make it happen. In many North American communities, the instrument of change is . . . grain. Grain is the perfect metaphor for how we've lost control of our food supply, and with it the skills and tools to feed ourselves. __Uprisings__ shows how communities can take back their power by reviving local grain production to improve food security, local economies, and the environment. Profiles of ten unique community models demonstrating how local grain production is making a difference are rounded out by step-by-step instructions for small-scale grain production that will turn any community into a hotbed of revolution. Learn about: * How locally grown wheat, barley, and other grains can impact a community * How to start a community grain project from scratch * How to plant, grow, harvest, thresh, winnow, and store your grain * How to use whole and sprouted grains in your kitchen The new self-sufficiency is community sufficiency. __Uprisings__ offers a wealth of practical advice to inspire and empower anyone interested in local initiatives to develop a community grain-growing model tailored for their unique needs and resources. Vive la révolution! **Sarah Simpson** is an award-winning Canadian journalist who has been recognized for her coverage of local and environmental issues. She currently reports for the __Cowichan Valley Citizen__. **Heather McLeod** is the co-owner of Makaria Farm and the cofounder of the successful community grain-growing project, Island Grains. This practical guide explores the food security and community sufficiency benefits of growing local grain—and shows you how easy it is to get started. If we want to reduce our environmental impact, build resiliency in our community, and improve food security, it's up to us to make it happen. Uprisings shows how communities across North America can take action by reviving local grain production. Environmental journalist Sarah Simpson profiles of ten unique community models demonstrating how local grain production is already making a difference. She then shares step-by-step instructions for small-scale grain production that will turn any community into a hotbed of revolution. Learn about: How locally grown wheat, barley, and other grains can impact a community How to start a community grain project from scratch How to plant, grow, harvest, thresh, winnow, and store your grain How to use whole and sprouted grains in your kitchen Uprisings offers practical advice to empower and inspire individuals and community groups interested in growing and eating local grains. Step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know for successful small scale grain production are rounded out by a bushel of case studies demonstrating how to develop a community grain model suitable to any group's unique needs and resources. From seed to loaf-everything you need to know to build community with grain.