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Campesino A Campesino: Voices from Latin America's Farmer to Farmer Movement for Sustainable Agriculture,Used
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Campesino a Campesino tells the inspiring story of a true grassroots movement: poor peasant farmers teaching one another how to protect their environment while still earning a living. The first book in English about the farmerled sustainable agriculture movement in Latin America, Campesino a Campesino includes lots of firstperson stories and commentary from the farmerteachers, mixing personal accounts with detailed analysis of the political, socioeconomic, and ecological factors that galvanized the movement.Campesino farmer leading a farmer to farmer training session in Mexico by Eric HoltGimenezMany years ago, author Eric HoltGimenez was a volunteer trying to teach sustainable agriculture techniques in the dusty highlands of central Mexico, with little success. Near the end of his tenure, he invited a group of visiting Guatemalan farmers to teach a course in his village. What he saw was like nothing he had known. The Guatemalans used parables, stories, and humor to present agricultural improvement to their Mexican compadres as a logical outcome of clear thinking and compassion; love of farming, of family, of nature, and of community. Rather than try to convince the Mexicans of their innovations, they insisted they experiment new things on a small scale first to see how well they worked. And they saw themselves as students, respecting the Mexicans' deep, lifelong knowledge of their own particular land and climate. All they asked in return was that the Mexicans turn around and share their new knowledge with otherswhich they did.CAC campo3_photo by Food FirstThis exchange was typical of a grassroots movement called Campesino a Campesino, or Farmer to Farmer, which has grown up in southern Mexico and wartorn Central America over the last three decades. In the book Campesino a Campesino, HoltGimenez writes the first history of the movement, describing the social, political, economic, and environmental circumstances that shape it. The voices and stories of dozens of farmers in the movement are captured, bringing to vivid life this hopeful story of peasant farmers helping one another to farm sustainably, protecting their land, their environment, and their families' future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Campesino A Campesino'? A: 'Campesino A Campesino' focuses on the grassroots movement of peasant farmers in Latin America who teach each other sustainable agriculture practices. It highlights personal stories, political, socioeconomic, and ecological factors that shape this farmer-led initiative.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The author, Eric Holt-Gimenez, has experience in sustainable agriculture and worked as a volunteer in Mexico, where he learned the importance of farmer-to-farmer training and community knowledge sharing.
- Q: What type of stories are included in the book? A: The book includes first-person narratives from farmers involved in the Campesino a Campesino movement, showcasing their experiences, challenges, and successes in sustainable farming.
- Q: Is 'Campesino A Campesino' suitable for beginners in agriculture? A: Yes, the book presents accessible insights and stories that can benefit both beginners and experienced farmers interested in sustainable practices and community-based learning.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Campesino A Campesino' is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that it remains readable and intact for the buyer.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Campesino A Campesino' has a total of 230 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the farmer-to-farmer movement.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Campesino A Campesino' published? A: 'Campesino A Campesino' was published on April 1, 2006.
- Q: In which category does this book fall? A: The book falls under the category of Central America, specifically focusing on agricultural practices and social movements in that region.
- Q: What is the significance of the Campesino a Campesino movement? A: The Campesino a Campesino movement is significant as it empowers peasant farmers to share knowledge, improve their farming practices sustainably, and address environmental issues collectively, fostering community resilience.