New Farmer's Almanac, Volume IV: The Greater "We"

The New Farmers Almanac, Vol IV is a collection of essays, stories, and poems from contributors who care about the land, food system, and natural world. It includes folk stories, recipes, advice, and insights from farmers, ranchers, ecologists, and advocates, as well as hundreds of unique images. Created by the Greenhorns, it is a place for public thinking and proactive literary inquiry into the future we share on the land and at the table.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 13 March 2019
Publisher: The Greenhorns

The fourth volume of this cherished publication, dedicated to the Greater 'We,ninety contributing writers and artists delve into the intricate social, techno, and ecological processes of diversification. The New Farmers Almanac, Vol IV presents a captivating blend of essays, stories, and poems penned by farmers, ranchers, ecologists, educators, food bank managers, grocers, gardeners, researchers, and advocates, all united by their unwavering commitment to the land, the food system, and the preservation of the natural world. Within these pages, you will find folk tales, insightful reports on the racialized distribution of farmland, delectable recipes for hickory nut milk and foraged teas, practical toolboxes for seed-saving, indigenous land repatriation, and the creation of liberated spaces. Advice from seasoned farmers and insights from the emerging generation are interwoven, offering meditations on failure, cherished crops, and the wisdom of farm dogs. The stories unfold, capturing the essence of leaving and returning home to work the land, as well as essays exploring the geography of self-discovery, reflections on trauma, both climatic and personal, and practical guidance for farmers.

Adding to the richness of this compilation, hundreds of unique images, ranging from woodcuts to inked watersheds to fine and historic photographs, enhance the reader's experience. Crafted by the Greenhorns, The New Farmers Almanac serves as a platform for public thinking and proactive literary inquiry into the future we share on the land and at the table. Shifting practices is a collective endeavor, and this compendium, with its original artwork, moon charts, songs, and old-time manifestos, ignites inspiration for your own meaningful contribution to the mix.

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 175 x 215 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780986320521