New Farmer's Almanac, Volume V: Grand Land Plan

The New Farmers Almanac, Vol. V is an antidote to the repeating story of helplessness in the face of climo-politico-econo-corona-chaos. It is a collection of reports from the seas, borders, woods, fields, and hives, featuring farmers, poets, grocers, gardeners, architects, activists, agitators, and designers. It explores principles and strategies for just, adaptive, resourceful, and responsive land use for all.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2021
Publisher: The Greenhorns

The Greenhorns' vibrant biannual anthology, The New Farmers Almanac, Vol. V, emerges as a powerful antidote to the pervasive narrative of helplessness in the face of the complex and interconnected challenges of climate, politics, economics, and health. Within these pages, a diverse array of contributing writers and artists offer firsthand accounts from diverse landscapes, including the seas, borders, forests, fields, and hives. This collective effort brings together farmers, poets, grocers, gardeners, architects, activists, agitators, and many others, united in their vision for reimagining the future of food systems and land use.

Presented as "Our Grand Land Plan," this comprehensive volume unfolds a series of solutions that offer hope and direction. The journey begins with a reflection on local resiliency and logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of farmers and food networks. The next chapter explores arguments for land reform, advocating for the localization of food systems, policy changes in forests and farms, solidarity, and sovereignty. The reporting encompasses restoration projects spanning interstate roadsides, intertidal zones, and civic institutions, drawing valuable lessons from honeybees and offering insights into designs for the seaweed commons and sanctuary.

The New Farmers Almanac is a multi-dimensional exploration, blending visual and literary elements. Alongside captivating prose, readers will encounter field maps, farm comics, photo essays, portraits, and prints, along with precious pearls from the archives. This anthology invites readers to delve into principles and strategies for just, adaptive, resourceful, and responsive land use, catering to the needs of all.

Contributors to Vol. V include renowned farmer activist Karen Washington, oyster whisperer and ecologist Anamarija Frankic, Elizabeth Hoover of Good Warrior Seeds, permaculturist and author Tao Orion, conservation scientist and author Lauren Oakes, and soil scientist. Their diverse perspectives and experiences enrich the tapestry of ideas presented in this remarkable publication.

By embracing the power of collective action and visionary thinking, The New Farmers Almanac, Vol. V, empowers individuals and communities to shape a more sustainable and resilient future for our planet. It serves as a catalyst for change, inspiring a new generation of farmers, activists, and thinkers to embrace innovative solutions and forge a path toward a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Weight: 636g
Dimension: 172 x 218 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780986320538