The Contrary Farmer (Paperback)

Gene Logsdon has become something of a rabble-rouser in progressive farm circles, stirring up debates and controversies with his popular New Farm magazine column, "The Contrary Farmer." One of Logsdons principle contrarieties is the opinion thatpopular images of the vanishing American farmer, notwithstandinggreater numbers of people in the U.S. will soon be growing and raising a greater share of their own food than at any time since the last century. Instead of vanishing, more and more farmers will be cottage farming, part-time.This detailed and personal account of how Logsdons family uses the art and science of agriculture to achieve a reasonably happy and ecologically sane way of life in an example for all who seek a sustainable lifestyle. In "The Contrary Farmer," Logsdon offers the tried-and-true, practical advice of a manual for the cottage farmer, as well as the subtler delights of a meditation in praise of work and pleasure. "The Contrary Farmer" will give its readers tools and tenets, but also hilarious commentaries and beautiful evocations of the Ohio countryside that Logsdon knows as his place in the universe.

General

Imprint:	Chelsea Green Pub Co
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 1995
First published:	May 1995
Authors:	Gene Logsdon
Dimensions:	228 x 153 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	237
ISBN-13:	978-0-930031-74-9
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Rural communities Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > General Books > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > General Promotions
LSN:	0-930031-74-1
Barcode:	9780930031749

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