pickThis read like a long feature article, and it was an awesome look at how big farms operate, why we grow what we grow, climate change, politics, family, and all sorts of other things all rolled up into one. Educational and super interesting!
pickI had to check out this book which has been rejected by our governor for his proclamation for One Book One Nebraska. He hasn‘t read it, of course, but doesn‘t approve of the anti-keystone pipeline and anti-Trump activities of the author. This book covers the history of farming in Nebraska, the industrialization and entry of corporations such as Monsanto and Dupont, and the legacy on farming and politics of the Great Depression. Quite good.
pickA significant book .This is not an organic farming book but insight into the “get big or quit “mentality of farming & how families try to hang on against agribusiness.Genoways comes from a farming background,shows how difficult it can be to adapt.Have a good year, buy some new equipment, next year, commodity prices could be down or weather conditions can lessen or destroy your crop. Seeds are patented so no saving & throw in climate change ...
Wow another Republican ,who is a millionaire ,who doesn‘t believe that difference of opinion is one of the key elements, that supposedly,we fight for the freedom to express.I bet there are more people in Nebraska that can relate to a farmers experience rather than the experience of a son of the founder of TD Ameritrade. From Shelf Awareness,a site geared towards book retailers, but Littens also may enjoy w/insight especially toward indie stores.
The governor of Nebraska is pretty pissed that our state library commission chose this for our One Book read. Of course, my first reaction was to order a copy. Can‘t wait to read it!
https://mobile.twitter.com/TedGenoways/status/1082290450768322561
This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Farm | 
