Never Out of Season
How Having the Food We Want When We Want It Threatens Our Food Supply and Our Future
by:
Rob Dunn
Summary:
The book examines the vulnerabilities of the global food system, highlighting the risks of relying on a limited variety of crops. It delves into historical and contemporary examples of agricultural collapse and the importance of biodiversity to ensure food security and prevent ecological disasters.
Key points:
1. Biodiversity and Food Security: Dunn stresses the need for diverse crop genetics to protect against pests, diseases, and climate change. Limited genetic crop varieties risk widespread failures like the Irish Potato Famine.
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