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.

The Farmer Takes a Wife: A steamy historical western romance
The Farmer Takes a Wife: A steamy historical western romance

Author: Genevieve Turner

Publisher: Penny Bright Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-05

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 0990629864

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A sweetly sexy farmer falls for the girl of his dreams at first sight… but true love is never that easy. Marcus Gries might be on the quiet side, but he knows what he wants, and he’s wanted Laura Kemper since he first saw her. But when his proposal of marriage goes sideways and he learns why Laura is determined to never marry, it will take the hardest work of his life to win her. Laura has set aside her dreams to nurse her gravely ill father. She’s buried her wants so deeply not even she can see them. When Marcus offers her everything she’s been missing, she might not be able to bury those dreams again. Marcus and Laura must risk everything—and trust in love to not leave them empty handed. rural romance farmer hero California love story western historical romance farmer hero romantic historical family saga old west romance unrequited love

THE FARMER TAKES A WIFE
THE FARMER TAKES A WIFE

Author: Jodi O'Donnell

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2012-07-16

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1459287495

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Searching for a Bride "Nick Farrell's looking for a wife," the people of Soldier Creek whispered. "And he's got his eye on Maura Foster." Once those words had scared Maura Foster. She'd been seventeen—too young and innocent to deal with the powerful emotions Nate stirred in her. And so she'd made a choice…and it wasn't Nate. But Nate had never forgotten Maura. He knew she was the right woman for him—and one day he'd prove it. When the chance to get closer to the lovely widow and her young son came, Nate didn't hesitate. This time he'd go slowly, patiently…and Maura wouldn't realize what hit her until she was walking down the aisle!

The Farmer and the Clown
The Farmer and the Clown

Author: Marla Frazee

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-23

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1442497459

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Whimsical and touching images tell the story of an unexpected friendship and the revelations it inspires in this moving, wordless picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Marla Frazee. A baby clown is separated from his family when he accidentally bounces off their circus train and lands in a lonely farmer’s vast, empty field. The farmer reluctantly rescues the little clown, and over the course of one day together, the two of them make some surprising discoveries about themselves—and about life! Sweet, funny, and moving, this wordless picture book from a master of the form and the creator of The Boss Baby speaks volumes and will delight story lovers of all ages.

The Farmer’s Story
The Farmer’s Story

Author: Kathryn J. Simpson

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-09-07

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1452034656

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Set in the American Midwest at the start of the 21st century, a family shattered by heartbreak must decide if pride and fear will outweigh forgiveness and their faith in one another. From a southern Illinois farming community to St. Louis and Chicago, the farmer will try to honor his wife's dying wish and reconcile with his estranged, adopted children. But is his own grief too great to repair the damage? A tale about perseverance and the power to move forward through pain, The Farmer’s Story explores how the journey to reconciliation can strengthen each of the ties that bind us.

The Farmer and the Belle
The Farmer and the Belle

Author: J.L. Jarvis

Publisher: J.L. Jarvis

Published: 2024-08-28

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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When a city girl meets a country boy, sparks fly. She’s a social media star living a glamorous city life under constant scrutiny. He’s a rugged homesteader who has chosen a life of solitude. But one magical autumn could change everything. Axel Hawthorne has spent years cultivating a peaceful life on his family’s off-grid homestead, far from the noise of the modern world. But when Belle Parker, a vibrant influencer, arrives with a reality TV crew, his quiet existence is upended. Suddenly, he’s not just tending crops but dodging cameras—and the undeniable chemistry between them. Belle Parker thrives on capturing every moment for her followers, but two weeks on a farm—with no Wi-Fi—feels like torture. Yet, as she faces the challenges of country life and gets to know the broodingly handsome Axel, she begins to question whether her fast-paced, always-on lifestyle is truly what she wants. As the leaves change, so do their hearts. But when the cameras stop rolling and the city beckons, can their love survive the gap between their two worlds? Get swept away by The Farmer and the Belle—a heartwarming tale of unexpected love, country charm, and the surprising turns life can take. Perfect for fans of sweet, slow-burn romances with a dash of humor.

Farming for Us All
Farming for Us All

Author: Michael Mayerfeld Bell

Publisher: Penn State Press

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9780271046327

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Farming for Us All gives us the opportunity to explore the possibilities for social, environmental, and economic change that practical, dialogic agriculture presents.

To Repair the World
To Repair the World

Author: Paul Farmer

Publisher: University of California Press

Published: 2019-11-19

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0520321154

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Doctor and social activist Paul Farmer shares a collection of charismatic short speeches that aims to inspire the next generation. One of the most passionate and influential voices for global health equity and social justice, Farmer encourages young people to tackle the greatest challenges of our times. Engaging, often humorous, and always inspiring, these speeches bring to light the brilliance and force of Farmer’s vision in a single, accessible volume. A must-read for graduates, students, and everyone seeking to help bend the arc of history toward justice, To Repair the World: challenges readers to counter failures of imagination that keep billions of people without access to health care, safe drinking water, decent schools, and other basic human rights champions the power of partnership against global poverty, climate change, and other pressing problems today overturns common assumptions about health disparities around the globe by considering the large-scale social forces that determine who gets sick and who has access to health care discusses how hope, solidarity, faith, and hardbitten analysis have animated Farmer’s service to the poor in Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Russia, and elsewhere leaves the reader with an uplifting vision: that with creativity, passion, teamwork, and determination, the next generations can make the world a safer and more humane place.

The Dirty Life
The Dirty Life

Author: Kristin Kimball

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-04-12

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1416551611

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After interviewing a young farmer, writer Kristen Kimball gave up her urban lifestyle to begin a farm with her interviewee near Lake Champlain in northern New York.