Biting the Hands that Feed Us: How Fewer, Smarter Laws Would Make Our Food System More Sustainable None ed. Edition

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Editorial Reviews

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"Linnekin is fervent about flawed policy. His book cleverly and precisely decries how the federal government's rules and restrictions regarding food are a serious disservice to producers and consumers alike."
Booklist

"A detailed, fascinating...account of the unforeseen counsequences of FDA rules and regulations." 
Men's Journal

"Makes a strong case that the biggest issues facing our nation's food supply are ones deserving bipartisan solutions—and that those solutions might actually entail fewer, better food laws instead of a spate of new ones."
Huffington Post

"Applies a critical eye to the unintended consequences of many rules and regulations...Linnekin doesn't just rely on stats, he tells the personal stories of small-business owners who've been harmed by various rules."
Politico

"Linnekin mixes his mastery of history and law with a great sense of humor and frustration at a regulatory and cultural system that is completely at odds with itself. This is the book to give to your farmer-market friends who love Whole Foods, mandatory GMO labeling, and dictating what is good not just for themselves but everyone in society." 
Reason

"Promoting a libertarian take on the regulation of organic food, this engaging book presents a fresh perspective on a popular topic...With example after example, Biting effectively makes the case that organic farmers should be allowed to do what they do best, with less regulation and oversight...Regardless of their political affiliation, many audiences will find this book fascinating." 
Foreword

"A seasoned food lawyer and law professor, [Linnekin] keeps an eagle eye out for the head-smacking inanities that creep into the regulatory language...Linnekin's book is must reading for anyone affected by food regulations."
Acres U.S.A.

"Provocative...Linnekin leaves the reader with guiding principles of how we can transform food policy in a direction that promotes—not inhibits sustainability."
Civil Eats

"Boldy and vociferously argues that many of the general food rulings lead to food wastage, exclusion of artisinal produce, and in some instances may affect public health...This volume provides helpful insight inot the many restrictive edicts that hamper the sustainability of the public and private food system."
Choice

"Impressively well researched, written, organized, and presented, Biting the Hands that Feed Us is as informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking. A critically important contribution to our on-going national conversations over food safety, animal management, contemporary hunger management, and related social issues."
Midwest Book Review

"A provocative critique of current food policy from a libertarian perspective."
Kirkus

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"If you ever wondered why local, sustainable, innovative food is either expensive or difficult to find, Linnekin lays out the reason brilliantly: a plethora of antagonistic government rules. A must-read for all who desire the ultimate personal liberty: the right to choose our food."
-- Joel Salatin, third generation farmer, Polyface Inc. and author of "Folks, This Ain't Normal"


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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Island Press; None ed. edition (September 15, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1610916751
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1610916752
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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