The Land The Farmer And The Future
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The Land The Farmer And The Future
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Author : Brian Carson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
The Land The Farmer And The Future written by Brian Carson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Soil management categories.
The State As Farmer
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Author : George Radford
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-12-02
The State As Farmer written by George Radford and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-02 with Business & Economics categories.
Excerpt from The State as Farmer: Or the Future of Agriculture in England The question has not been discussed in the past largely because it is a commonplace commercial matter. We know that we are a nation of shopkeepers, and the instinct of the class is to keep the land for certain individualistic operations. It is a mistaken View, but interests are involved which would be incommoded, if not injured, should the necessary changes be made. The war will, no doubt, cause this simple factor of military risk to be included in all future calculations. The' idea that it would pay us to keep our labourers well fed in view of calls upon their strength, never seems to have entered into the heads of those who were concerned in this industry. I think it has reached that centre of thought now; and when we preach the gospel of. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Small Farm Future
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Author : Chris Smaje
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10-22
A Small Farm Future written by Chris Smaje and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-22 with Business & Economics categories.
A modern classic of the new agrarianism "Chris Smaje...shows that the choice is clear. Either we have a small farm future, or we face collapse and extinction."—Vandana Shiva "Every young person should read this book."—Richard Heinberg In a groundbreaking debut, farmer and social scientist Chris Smaje argues that organizing society around small-scale farming offers the soundest, sanest and most reasonable response to climate change and other crises of civilisation—and will yield humanity’s best chance at survival. Drawing on a vast range of sources from across a multitude of disciplines, A Small Farm Future analyses the complex forces that make societal change inevitable; explains how low-carbon, locally self-reliant agrarian communities can empower us to successfully confront these changes head on; and explores the pathways for delivering this vision politically. Challenging both conventional wisdom and utopian blueprints, A Small Farm Future offers rigorous original analysis of wicked problems and hidden opportunities in a way that illuminates the path toward functional local economies, effective self-provisioning, agricultural diversity and a shared earth. Perfect for readers of both Wendell Berry and Thomas Piketty, A Small Farm Future is a refreshing, new outlook on a way forward for society—and a vital resource for activists, students, policy makers, and anyone looking to enact change.
The Land Was Everything
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Author : Victor Davis Hanson
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2000
The Land Was Everything written by Victor Davis Hanson and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Agriculture categories.
Before storms that can destroy his crops in an instant, the farmer stands implacable. To fluctuations in temperature that can deprive his children of their future, the farmer pays no heed. Every day the elements remind him that his future is secure only through constant effort. Like the creepers and crawlers he seeks to eradicate, the farmer toils away in the lush anonymity of his grid of vines, his tradition one of impervious resolve.
Letters To A Young Farmer
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Author : Martha Hodgkins
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2017-03-07
Letters To A Young Farmer written by Martha Hodgkins and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-07 with categories.
An agricultural revolution is sweeping the land. Appreciation for high-quality food, often locally grown, an awareness of the fragility of our farmlands, and a new generation of young people interested in farming, animals, and respect for the earth have come together to create a new agrarian community. To this group of farmers, chefs, activists, and visionaries, Letters to a Young Farmer is addressed. Three dozen esteemed leaders of the changes that made this revolution possible speak to the highs and lows of farming life in vivid and personal letters specially written for this collaboration. Barbara Kingsolver speaks to the tribe of farmers—some born to it, many self-selected—with love, admiration, and regret. Dan Barber traces the rediscovery of lost grains and foodways. Michael Pollan bridges the chasm between agriculture and nature. Bill McKibben connects the early human quest for beer to the modern challenge of farming in a rapidly changing climate. Letters to a Young Farmer is a vital road map of how we eat and farm, and why now, more than ever before, we need farmers.
The Art Of Loading Brush
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Author : Wendell Berry
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 2019-01-22
The Art Of Loading Brush written by Wendell Berry and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-22 with Literary Collections categories.
"In Berry’s new book, The Art of Loading Brush, he is a frustrated advocate, speaking out against local wastefulness and distant idealism; he is a gentle friend, asserting, as he always has, the hope possible in caring for the world, and your specific place in it . . . The Art of Loading Brush is singular in Berry’s corpus."—The Paris Review "[Berry] has never written better." —Booklist (starred review) Wendell Berry’s profound critique of American culture has entered its sixth decade, and in this gathering he reaches with deep devotion toward a long view of Agrarian philosophy. Mr. Berry believes that American cultural problems are nearly always aligned with their agricultural problems, and recent events have shone a terrible spotlight on the divides between our urban and rural citizens. Our communities are as endangered as our landscapes. There is, as Berry outlines, still much work to do, and our daily lives—in hope and affection—must triumph over despair. Mr. Berry moves deftly between the real and the imagined. The Art of Loading Brush is an energetic mix of essays and stories, including “The Thought of Limits in a Prodigal Age,” which explores Agrarian ideals as they present themselves historically and as they might apply to our work today. “The Presence of Nature in the Natural World” is added here as the bookend of this developing New Agrarianism. Four stories extend the Port William story as it follows Andy Catlett throughout his life to this present moment. Andy works alongside his grandson in “The Art of Loading Brush,” one of the most moving and tender stories of the entire Port William cycle. Filled with insights and new revelations from a mind thorough in its considerations and careful in its presentations, The Art of Loading Brush is a necessary and timely collection. "Berry's essays, continuing arguments begun in The Unsettling of America 40 years ago, will be familiar to longtime readers, blending his farm work with his interests in literature old and new . . . Vintage Berry sure to please and instruct his many admirers."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The Future Of Family Farms
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Author : Teresa Opheim
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2016-09
The Future Of Family Farms written by Teresa Opheim and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09 with Business & Economics categories.
A monumental transfer of farmland is occurring in the United States. The average American farmer is fifty-eight years old, and the 40 percent of farmland owners who lease their land to others are even older: sixty-six on average. Five times as many farmers are over sixty-five as are under thirty-five. What will happen to this land? Who will own it? What if one child wants to farm but can't afford to buy out the nonfarming siblings? What if keeping the farm in the family means foregoing the significant profits that could be earned from selling it? These sometimes painful and divisive questions confront many farmers and farmland owners today. How they answer them will shape their families and the land for generations to come. The Farm Legacy Letters project, developed by the member-driven nonprofit Practical Farmers of Iowa, is designed to help farmers and farmland owners think about their farm’s future and talk about it with their families. An essential complement to handbooks on business succession, this book gathers the letters and stories of midwestern families about the land they cherish—how they acquired it, what they treasure most about it, and their hopes for its future. Some of the writers descend from families who have owned a particular patch of the earth since the 1800s, while others became farmland owners more recently—one as recently as 2015. Some are no longer farmland owners at all, because—after careful thought about what mattered most to them—they sold their land to the next generation of farmers. All of these writers hope that, by sharing their farmland legacies, they will encourage others to ponder and then write about the histories, accomplishments, challenges, and hopes for their farmland for the generations who come after they are gone.
Farms With A Future
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Author : Rebecca Thistlethwaite
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-10
Farms With A Future written by Rebecca Thistlethwaite and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-10 with Technology & Engineering categories.
What makes a farm sustainable and successful? And what special qualities and skills are needed for someone to become a successful farmer? Rebecca Thistlethwaite addresses these and other crucial questions in this uniquely important book, which is a must-read for anyone who aspires to get into farming, or who wants to make their farm business more dynamic, profitable, and, above all, sustainable. Over an entire year, the author and her husband-experienced farmers themselves-took a sabbatical and traveled the length and breadth of the United States to live and work alongside some of the nation's most innovative farmers. Along the way they learned about best practices, and a whole lot about what doesn't work. Farms with a Future shares this collective wisdom in an inspirational yet practical manner; it will help beginners avoid many of the common mistakes that first-time farmers make. Just as importantly, it discusses positive ideas that can help make any farm enterprise vibrant and financially profitable. Profiles of more than a dozen representative farms help round out the invaluable information and encourage farmers to embrace their inner entrepreneur. Younger growers, in particular, will benefit by learning about "the right stuff" from both their peers and longtime experts.This book provides a useful reference for beginning and experienced farmers alike. While many other books address agricultural production, there are very few that talk about business management for long-term sustainability. Farms with a Future offers an approachable, colorful take on building a triple-bottom-line farming business.
The Essential Agrarian Reader
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Author : Norman Wirzba
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2003-01-01
The Essential Agrarian Reader written by Norman Wirzba and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with Nature categories.
Combining insights from the disciplines of education, law, history, urban and regional planning, economics, philosophy, religion, ecology, politics and agriculture, these essays develop a sophisticated criticue of modern culture's relationship witht the land, while offering practical alternatives.
Farmers For The Future
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Author : Dan Looker
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 1991-01-16
Farmers For The Future written by Dan Looker and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01-16 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Farmers for the Future is the first book to show with real-life examples that it's still possible for young people to start farming in rural America.