The Food Sharing Revolution

“Interested in the potential of a real sharing economy? Carolan’s pioneering research on the emergence of cooperation in the food economy is a must-read. Not only does he identify the barriers and opportunities facing farmers, cooks, waste reducers, seed savers, and others, he finds that true collaboration is the route to a larger change in how we live, produce, and consume. Wise, inspirational, and important–this is a gem of a book!”–Juliet Schor, author of “Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth”“The Food Sharing Revolution provides a personal and richly narrative account of farmers and small food business owners, which enables readers to connect broader food issues with the real-world struggles of people fighting for change.”– “Gastronomica”“The Food Sharing Revolution shines a spotlight on collaborations working to preserve human-scaled food and farm businesses in our communities. Through moving success stories, Carolan offers an alternative to the ‘get big or get out’ mentality plaguing the food industry. This book is inspiration for family farmers to avoid growing their acreage, their debt, and their backaches, and instead grow their relationships.”–Diane Del Signore, Executive Director, Community Alliance with Family Farmers“Highly readable, if sobering, look at the entire cycle of food production and ways it could be improved, literally from the ground up.”– “CHOICE”“A critically important, insightful and documented study of the economics of the food industry from field to plate, “The Foodsharing Revolution” is an extraordinary and groundbreaking study…highly recommended.”– “Midwest Book Review”“Supported by national statistics and individual stories, Carolan’s informative, anecdotal overview of a culinary revolution covers the sharing economy in fine detail, highlighting the demand for diverse food cultures, individual experiences, and a love for all that goes into the development of food sovereignty.”– “Booklist”

Michael Carolan is a Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean for Research for the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University. He is the author of No One Eats Alone; The Real Cost of Cheap Food; The Sociology of Food and Agriculture; Reclaiming Food Security; and Cheaponomics: The High Cost of Low Prices, among other books. Dr. Carolan is co-editor for the Journal of Rural Studies and has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and chapters.