One fateful day in 1996, after discovering that five freight cars' worth of glittering corn have reaped a tiny profit of $18.16, young Forrest Pritchard vows to save his family's farm. What ensues--through hilarious encounters with all manner of livestock and colorful local characters--is a crash course in sustainable agriculture. Pritchard's biggest ally is his renegade father, who initially questions his son's career choice and rejects organic foods for sugary mainstream fare. But just when the farm starts to turn heads at local farmers' markets, his father's health takes a turn for the worse. With poetry and humor, this inspiring memoir tugs on the heartstrings and feeds the soul long after the last page is turned.
Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm
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Author: Forrest Pritchard
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 660813787255
Details:
Author: Forrest Pritchard
Brand: Lyons Press
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 320
Release Date: 21-05-2013
Part Number: 9780762787258
Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 8601400821671
