Books By Steve Ventura - Author

Steve Ventura is the Gaylord Nelson distinguished professor of environmental studies and soil science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is also the director of the Land Tenure Center in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Martin Bailkey conducted one of the first assessments on the viability of using vacant urban lots for farming. He also taught in various fields at the university level. More recently, Martin served as outreach and program coordinator for Growing Power, and coproject manager of the Community and Regional Food Systems Project. Both Steve and Martin live in Madison, Wisconsin.