A community of more than 5000 young farmers and activists, the Greenhorns are committed to producing and advocating for food grown with vision and respect for the earth. This book, edited by three of the group's leading members, comprises 50 original essays by new farmers who write about their experiences in the field from a wide range of angles, both practical and inspirational. Funny, sad, serious, and light-hearted, these essays touch on everything from financing and machinery to family, community building, and social change.
Greenhorns: 50 Dispatches from the New Farmers' Movement
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“bursting with determination and optimism. These essays by beginning farmers are chatty, colorful reports that made me laugh and left me in awe of all the hard work that goes into growing our food. The farmers revel in simple pleasures and big challenges.”
(The Boston Globe)“The stories are real, and the voices are honest … sometimes brutally so. Yet, despite this, or maybe because of this, I found myself inspired.”
(Urban Farm)Review
"If we are very lucky, The Greenhorns will have their way and give America back its family farms."
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More honest than polished
Aug 21 2012
By Cai
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Interesting stories from 50 different farmers and producers across America, which could have used a little more editing. Regardless, many stories are at once funny, compelling and insightful into the reasons why Americans everywhere are turning back to agricultural practises as a method of finding meaning and financial stability in the 21st Century.
An honest book.
An honest book.
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May 15 2012
By peacebuddha
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What a journey I was taken on, and have many farmers to thank for the travel. I felt I was sitting with each farmer in each mini conversation. Thank you!
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An incredibly honest take on starting up a farm
April 9 2013
By G. Kosman
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I really appreciate how candid each of the essayists were when sharing their experiences about starting up their farms and/or farm-related endeavors. Nothing has been romanticized here. If you're looking to begin understanding what it might take for you to live your dream of starting and running a successful farm, buy this book.
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