The living land: Agriculture, food and community regeneration in the 21st century

The Living Land sets out a new 'stakeholder' vision for rural regeneration in Europe. It integrates three themes: sustainable agriculture, localised food systems and rural community development. All three offer ways of rebuilding natural and social capital, and a large 'sustainability dividend' is waiting to be released from current practices - creating more jobs, more wealth and better lives from less.

Contents

A Living Land for Rural Europe
Part I: Towards Sustainable Agriculture - The Dying Land: Modern Agriculture's Legacy

Sustainable Agriculture in Europe
Part II: Towards Sustainable Food Systems - The Food System; Hunger and Plenty

Adding Value to Food for Farmers and Local Communities
Part III: Towards Sustainable Rural Communities - Dying Rural Communities: The Social Costs of Countryside Modernisation

Participation and Partnerships for Community Regeneration
Part IV: Making Support and New Policies for A Living Land