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The New Farmers Almanac, Volume IV: The Greater 'We',Used
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In the fourth volume of this loved publication, dedicated to the Greater We, ninety contributing writers and artists explore the social, techno, and ecological processes of diversification. The New Farmers Almanac, Vol IV features essays and stories and poems from farmers, ranchers, ecologists, educators, food bank managers, grocers, gardeners, researchers, and advocates bound by their care for the land, the food system, and the survival of the natural world.There are folk stories, reports on the racialized distribution of farmland, recipes for hickory nut milk and foraged teas. Toolboxes for seedsaving, indigenous land repatriation, and creating liberated space. Advice from oldtimers and insights from the new. Meditations on failure, loved crops, and the wisdom of farm dogs. Here are stories about leaving, and of returning home to work the land; essays on the geography of selfdiscovery; reflections on trauma, both climatic and personal; and some practical guidance for farmers. Add to this hundreds of unique images, from woodcuts to inked watersheds to fine and historic photographs.Created by the Greenhorns, The New Farmers Almanac is a place for public thinking and proactive literary inquiry into the future we share on the land and at the table. Shifting practices is a team sport, and with its original artwork, moon charts, songs, and oldtime manifestos, this is just the compendium to inspire your own part in the mix.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The New Farmer’s Almanac, Volume IV? A: The New Farmer’s Almanac, Volume IV focuses on the concept of the Greater ‘We’, exploring social, techno, and ecological processes of diversification through contributions from various writers and artists.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: This volume features ninety contributing writers and artists, including farmers, ranchers, ecologists, educators, food bank managers, grocers, gardeners, researchers, and advocates.
- Q: What types of content can I find in this almanac? A: You can find essays, stories, poems, folk stories, reports, recipes, toolboxes for various practices, and practical guidance aimed at farmers and those interested in sustainable agriculture.
- Q: How many pages does The New Farmer’s Almanac, Volume IV have? A: The book has 400 pages filled with diverse content related to farming and ecological practices.
- Q: What is the binding type of this publication? A: The New Farmer’s Almanac, Volume IV is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this volume published? A: This volume was published on February 6, 2019.
- Q: Who is the author of The New Farmer’s Almanac, Volume IV? A: The author of this volume is the Greenhorns, a collective focused on issues related to farming and food systems.
- Q: What themes are explored in the essays included in this volume? A: Themes include the racialized distribution of farmland, indigenous land repatriation, the wisdom of farm dogs, self-discovery, trauma, and the importance of community in farming practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to farming? A: Yes, it provides insights from both experienced and new farmers, making it suitable for readers at all levels of farming knowledge.
- Q: What kind of images are included in the almanac? A: The book includes hundreds of unique images, such as woodcuts, inked watersheds, and historic photographs that complement the written content.