Food, Farmer, and Community

Overview

A comprehensive compilation that gathers quotations from the sacred texts of the Baha'i Faith as well as statements and documents from various Baha'i institutions and agencies, Food, Farmer, and Community offers a wide-ranging contribution to the discourse on agriculture. Drawing on foundational spiritual concepts as well as exploring practical ideas for the transformation of food systems, this book will be a valuable resource for those seeking a Baha'i perspective on this vital subject.

Author Biography

Winnona Merritt has a B.S. in Science Education from Salem College. Nurtured by her life in rural New York state, Virginia, North Carolina, and the Caribbean, she has created agricultural programs for governmental bodies and Bahá'í institutions. An emphasis on the intricate ecosystem of human and planet underpins Winnie's promotion of agriculture and of all things regenerative. Winnie and her husband, Oscar, raised six children in Mount Airy, North Carolina. She currently lives in High Point, NC.