Bet the Farm

Bet the Farm

Author: Beth Hoffman

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 164283159X

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"Eloquent and detailed...It's hard to have hope, but the organized observations and plans of Hoffman and people like her give me some. Read her book -- and listen." -- Jane Smiley, The Washington Post In her late 40s, Beth Hoffman decided to upend her comfortable life as a professor and journalist to move to her husband's family ranch in Iowa--all for the dream of becoming a farmer. There was just one problem: money. Half of America's two million farms made less than $300 in 2019, and many struggle just to stay afloat. Bet the Farm chronicles this struggle through Beth's eyes. She must contend with her father-in-law, who is reluctant to hand over control of the land. Growing oats is good for the environment but ends up being very bad for the wallet. And finding somewhere, in the midst of COVID-19, to slaughter grass finished beef is a nightmare. If Beth can't make it, how can farmers who confront racism, lack access to land, or don't have other jobs to fall back on hack it? Bet the Farm is a first-hand account of the perils of farming today and a personal exploration of more just and sustainable ways of producing food.


Three Farms

Three Farms

Author: Mark William Kramer

Publisher: Little Brown

Published: 1980-01-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780316503150

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Three representative profiles of farmers across the nation--a Massachusetts dairy farmer, an Iowa farmer devoted to raising corn and hogs, and a California "agribusiness"--document the plight of America's small farmers and their vanishing way of life


Henry Stephens's Book of the Farm

Henry Stephens's Book of the Farm

Author: Alex Langlands

Publisher: Batsford Books

Published: 2013-07-10

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 1849941254

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The Book of the Farm, written by the 19th-century farming expert Henry Stephens, was the indispensable farming 'bible' referred to by the historians living and working on the BBC series Victorian Farm. This brand new version has been fully revised and edited by Alex Langlands, who starred on the programme, to bring its timeless wisdom to a fresh audience. Beautifully illustrated throughout with both black-and-white and colour illustrations, the book is a complete guide to the farming year, from planting thorn hedges in winter to pulling up potatoes in autumn. Along the way it gives fascinating information about every aspect of farming, from sheep shearing to bringing in the harvest, and practical instructions for skills such as cheese- making, animal husbandry, sheepdog training and other traditional country pastimes. Although farming has changed irrevocably since the 19th century, there are some aspects that remain timeless, and this exquisite book is a nostalgic celebration of our rural past.


The Farm

The Farm

Author: Clarence L. Cooper

Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 9780393317855

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A reprint of a 1968 novel by a black writer on life in a federal drug rehabilitation center. The protagonists are two addicts, a man and a woman, who manage to have a romance while serving time in different blocks.


The Farm Book

The Farm Book

Author: Jan Pfloog

Publisher: Western Publishing Company

Published: 1964-01-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780307689054

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The Farm Book written and illustrated by Jan Pfloog.


Max and Frineds Book 3: Max on the Farm

Max and Frineds Book 3: Max on the Farm

Author: Kyle Lukoff

Publisher: Reycraft Books

Published: 2020-10

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781478868989

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Max's friend Steven is great at many things. But more than anything else, Steven can tell a story. His stories have the ability to change listeners' initial impressions of people and situations. When Steven signs up for the school's talent show, Max signs up to be his assistant. After selecting that just-right dress and those just-right shoes for the show, the moment arrives. Steven steps onto the stage. The lights shine brightly in his face. He looks out into the crowd knowing he has prepared everything, except the one thing that matters--his performance. What will Max, standing in the wings, do to help his friend?


Farm Book

Farm Book

Author: Rien Poortvliet

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 1994-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780810908178

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It is often said that Americans can be divided into two groups: those who grew up on a farm and those who wished they had. This book will give pleasure--and information--to both. Hundreds of illustrations, rendered with perception, wit, and accuracy offer a heartwarming look at life on a farm in Holland. Full color.


Moo Moo Moo on the Farm

Moo Moo Moo on the Farm

Author: Isabel Otter

Publisher: A Lift-And-Learn Peek-Through Book

Published: 2019-04-04

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 9781848577589

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Mummy Mouse can't find her babies anywhere! Join her search as she hunts high and low across the farm. With flaps to lift and peek-through holes, there's lots to spot, count and discover along the way.