A series of fascinating essays looking at the importance of agriculture from a Bahá'í perspective. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Agriculture and Religion: A Necessary Unity Paul Hanley Agriculture in the World's Religions: An Overview P.J. Stewart This Vital and Important Matter: A Survey of the Bahá'í Writings on Agriculture Paul Hanley The Involvement of the Central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith in Agriculture Iraj Poostchi A Perspective on Food in the Bahá'í Faith Paul Fieldhouse Rethinking the Management of Small Rural Businesses Michel P. Zahrai Reinventing the Village Gary Reusche The Genetic Modification of Crops: A Bahá'í's Perspective Paul Olson Igi Oko: The Tree Farms at Sapoba, Nigeria circa 1927 Richard St Barbe Baker Strengthening Local Economies and Community Identity: FUNDAEC's Experience Pascal Molineaux Balancing Science with Inspiration: A Bahá'í Scientist's Struggle to Discover the Hidden Secrets of Restoring Corals and Fish to Degraded Coral Reefs Austin Bowden-Kerby Gardens for Mongolia: Growing the Capacity of Mongolia's Families The Mongolian Development Centre Five Project Summaries An Investment for Well-being: Restoring the Agricultural Environment on Bolivia's Altiplano A Tanzanian School Promotes Self-reliance Rural Education in Northern Honduras Ineke Gijsbers Felin Gelli Rural Training Farm Ineke Gijsbers EcoAg Service: Farm Apprenticeships For Youth Nancy E. McIntyre The Garden Terraces of the Shrine of the Báb An Interview with the Architect, Fariborz Sahba