Environments of Identity: Agricultural Community, Work and Concepts of Local in Yorkshire, 1918-2018

The UK countryside is under pressure from food production, the environment, heritage, and leisure. This book explores the symbiotic relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century, using the Yorkshire landscape of Lower Wharfedale as the main character. It highlights the impact of the farming community on the farmed environment and the agency of the environment in forming farming identities. Understanding these relationships is crucial for implementing landscape-level change to mitigate climate change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: White Horse Press

The UK countryside faces significant pressures, as the demands of food production clash with the preservation of the environment, heritage, and leisure. This pressure is only intensifying as more space is allocated for development and carbon capture and conservation projects. Environmental and agricultural historians have delved into the history of rural space management, shedding light on the intricate relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape.

In this groundbreaking book, these two subdisciplines come together for the first time to present a comprehensive portrait of the symbiotic relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century. The story unfolds through the picturesque Yorkshire landscape of Lower Wharfedale, serving as a focal point for this captivating narrative.

Through detailed oral history interviews with local farmers who began their careers in the early part of the study period, and their grandchildren and counterparts who are linked to the same farms in the twenty-first century, this book explores the profound impact of the farming community on the farmed environment. It also highlights the agency of the environment in shaping farming identities.

This study goes beyond mere historical analysis, delving into the stories of farmers' relationships with their land across generations. By understanding how these relationships have evolved, in the context of their agricultural and environmental histories, we gain crucial insights into the mechanisms that drive landscape-level change. This change is essential in mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for the UK countryside.

The book offers a valuable contribution to the field of rural studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics between land management, agriculture, and the environment. It sheds light on the historical roots.

This study not only illuminates the way in which the land has been managed in the past but also draws out the stories of farmers' relationships with their land over generations. By understanding these relationships, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the heritage and traditions that have shaped the British farmed landscape.

Moreover, the book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The UK countryside faces significant pressures, as the demands of food production clash with the preservation of the environment, heritage, and leisure. This pressure is only intensifying as more space is allocated for development and carbon capture and conservation projects. Environmental and agricultural historians have delved into the history of rural space management, shedding light on the intricate relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape.

In this groundbreaking book, these two subdisciplines come together for the first time to present a comprehensive portrait of the symbiotic relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century. The story unfolds through the picturesque Yorkshire landscape of Lower Wharfedale, serving as a focal point for this captivating narrative.

Through detailed oral history interviews with local farmers who began their careers in the early part of the study period, and their grandchildren and counterparts who are linked to the same farms in the twenty-first century, this book explores the profound impact of the farming community on the farmed environment. It also highlights the agency of the environment in shaping farming identities.

This study goes beyond mere historical analysis, delving into the stories of farmers' relationships with their land across generations. By understanding how these relationships have evolved, in the context of their agricultural and environmental histories, we gain crucial insights into the mechanisms that drive landscape-level change. This change is essential in mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for the UK countryside.

The book offers a valuable contribution to the field of rural studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics between land management, agriculture, and the environment. It sheds light on the historical.

This study not only illuminates the way in which the land has been managed in the past but also draws out the stories of farmers' relationships with their land over generations. By understanding these relationships, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the heritage and traditions that have shaped the British farmed landscape.

Moreover, the book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The UK countryside faces significant pressures, as the demands of food production clash with the preservation of the environment, heritage, and leisure. This pressure is only intensifying as more space is allocated for development and carbon capture and conservation projects. Environmental and agricultural historians have delved into the history of rural space management, shedding light on the intricate relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape.

In this groundbreaking book, these two subdisciplines come together for the first time to present a comprehensive portrait of the symbiotic relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century. The story unfolds through the picturesque Yorkshire landscape of Lower Wharfedale, serving as a focal point for this captivating narrative.

Through detailed oral history interviews with local farmers who began their careers in the early part of the study period, and their grandchildren and counterparts who are linked to the same farms in the twenty-first century, this book explores the profound impact of the farming community on the farmed environment. It also highlights the agency of the environment in shaping farming identities

This study goes beyond mere historical analysis, delving into the stories of farmers' relationships with their land across generations. By understanding how these relationships have evolved, in the context of their agricultural and environmental histories, we gain crucial insights into the mechanisms that drive landscape-level change. This change is essential in mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for the UK countryside.

The book offers a valuable contribution to the field of rural studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics between land management, agriculture, and the environment. It sheds light on the historical.

This study not only illuminates the way

This study not only illuminates the way.

This study not only illuminates the way in which the land has been managed in the past, but also draws out the stories of farmers' relationships with their land over generations. By understanding these relationships, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the heritage and traditions that have shaped the British farmed landscape.

Moreover, the book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The UK countryside faces significant pressures, as the demands of food production clash with the preservation of the environment, heritage, and leisure. This pressure is only intensifying as more space is allocated for development and carbon capture and conservation projects. Environmental and agricultural historians have delved into the history of rural space management, shedding light on the intricate relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape.

In this groundbreaking book, these two subdisciplines come together for the first time to present a comprehensive portrait of the symbiotic relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century. The story unfolds through the picturesque Yorkshire landscape of Lower Wharfedale, serving as a focal point for this captivating narrative.

Through detailed oral history interviews with local farmers who began their careers in the early part of the study period, and their grandchildren and counterparts who are linked to the same farms in the twenty-first century, this book explores the profound impact of the farming community on the farmed environment. It also highlights the agency of the environment in shaping farming identities

This study goes beyond mere historical analysis, delving into the stories of farmers' relationships with their land across generations. By understanding how these relationships have evolved, in the context of their agricultural and environmental histories, we gain crucial insights into the mechanisms that drive landscape-level change. This change is essential in mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for the UK countryside.

The book offers a valuable contribution to the field of rural studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics between land management, agriculture, and the environment. It sheds light on the historical.

This study not only illuminates the way in which the land has been managed in the past, but also draws out the stories of farmers' relationships with their land over generations. By understanding these relationships, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the heritage and traditions that have shaped the British farmed landscape.

Moreover, the book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The UK countryside faces significant pressures, as the demands of food production clash with the preservation of the environment, heritage, and leisure. This pressure is only intensifying as more space is allocated for development and carbon capture and conservation projects. Environmental and agricultural historians have delved into the history of rural space management, shedding light on the intricate relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape.

In this groundbreaking book, these two subdisciplines come together for the first time to present a comprehensive portrait of the symbiotic relationship between land managers and the British farmed landscape from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century. The story unfolds through the picturesque Yorkshire landscape of Lower Wharfedale, serving as a focal point for this captivating narrative.

Through detailed oral history interviews with local farmers who began their careers in the early part of the study period, and their grandchildren and counterparts who are linked to the same farms in the twenty-first century, this book explores the profound impact of the farming community on the farmed environment. It also highlights the agency of the environment in shaping farming

This study goes beyond mere historical analysis, delving into the stories of farmers' relationships with their land across generations. By understanding how these relationships have evolved, in the context of their agricultural and environmental histories, we gain crucial insights into the mechanisms that drive landscape-level change. This change is essential in mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for the UK countryside.

The book offers a valuable contribution to the field of rural studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics between land management, agriculture, and the environment. It sheds light on the historical.

This study not only illuminates the way in which the land has been managed in the past, but also draws out the stories of farmers' relationships with their land over generations. By understanding these relationships, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the heritage and traditions that have shaped the British farmed landscape.

Moreover, the book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912186525