Books

One Size Fits None: A Farm Girl's Search for the Promise of Regenerative Agriculture

“Sustainable” has long been the rallying cry of agricultural progressives; given that much of our nation’s farm and ranch land is already degraded, however, sustainable agriculture often means maintaining a less-than-ideal status quo. Industrial agriculture has also co-opted the term for marketing purposes without implementing better practices. Stephanie Anderson argues that in order to provide nutrient-rich food and fight climate change, we need to move beyond sustainable to regenerative agriculture, a practice that is highly tailored to local environments and renews resources.

In One Size Fits None, Anderson follows diverse farmers across the United States: a South Dakota bison rancher who provides an alternative to the industrial feedlot; an organic vegetable farmer in Florida who harvests microgreens; a New Mexico super-small farmer who revitalizes communities; and a North Dakota midsize farmer who combines livestock and grain farming to convert expensive farmland back to native prairie. The use of these nontraditional agricultural techniques show how varied operations can give back to the earth rather than degrade it. This book will resonate with anyone concerned about the future of food in America, providing guidance for creating a better, regenerative agricultural future.

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Check out the One Size Fits None Leaders Guide, complete with key terms from all four sections and discussion questions suited for any group.

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Praise for "One Size Fits None"

“A brave and clear-eyed book by a farmer’s daughter about the problems in our agriculture and the factors that keep farmers from making it better. Stephanie Anderson . . . points the way toward an agriculture that regenerates our soil, our land, and our hopes.”—Kristin Ohlson, author of The Soil Will Save Us

“Stephanie Anderson deftly counterpoints profiles of innovative farmers with affectionate yet honest reflections on her family’s farm—and the compromises the industrial model demands. Anderson is a strong, new voice for an agriculture that works for public health, for nature, and for farmers.”—Judith D. Schwartz, author of Cows Save the Planet and Water in Plain Sight

One Size Fits None should be required reading for anyone who yearns for a clear-headed and informed account of our dysfunctional corporate food system, which also examines hopeful models for reform.”—Andrew Furman, author of Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair with Florida and Goldens Are Here

Stories That Need to Be Told 2020

Featuring Stephanie's story "The Dog In the Desert"

Stories That Need to Be Told 2020 is TulipTree’s sixth annual collection of contest winners featuring diverse voices, unique viewpoints, and great stories. This year’s winners include grand prize recipient Michael Pearce and merit winners Ron L. Dowell (love), Jim Gish (humor), Doug Marrin (depth), Mario René Padilla (passion), and Alan N. Whelan (bonus).

The 30 stories in this anthology comprise a range of voices and experiences that aim to give readers new and different perspectiveson their fellow humans. Additional contributors/honorable mentions: Laura Holman, Theo Johnston, Andrew W. Jones, Kimberly A. Werner, Ross Berger, Oak Morse, Elizabeth Argelia Leonard, Arthur M. Doweyko, Erica G. Craig, Thomas Darlington, Marina Datthyn, Howard Isaac Williams, Lesley Bannatyne, Geoffrey K. Graves, Richard D. Key, Emily Nichol, Holly C. Tabor, Karen Gregory, Jacob Wratten, Stephanie Anderson, R.C. Goodwin, Sharon E. Svendsen, Meli Broderick Eaton, and Rosie Cohan. Learn more at www.tuliptreepub.com.

Permanent Vacation: Eighteen Writers on Work and Life in Our National Parks, Vol. 2

Featuring Stephanie's essay "No More Sunsets" about Everglades National Park

In Volume 1, we read tales of grizzly encounters and streaking through Denali, personal relationships with temperamental elk in Yellowstone, and on finding beauty in housekeeping in Yosemite. Permanent Vacation, Vol. 2 explores even more stories from the national parks. Kayak through the Everglades with incognito alligators, learn the ways of the ancient Hawaiian tribes, and explore the friendship of a stubborn, yet affectionate mule. This collection of stories will grab you by your hiking boots and lead you through your favorite parks.

Stories from:

Acadia • Apostle Islands • Cape Cod • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal • Everglades • Glacier Bay • Grand Canyon •
Great Smoky Mountains • Gulf Islands • Isle Royale • Kenai Fjords • Olympic • Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau •
Sequoia and Kings Canyon • Volcanoes • Yellowstone