Letters to a Young Farmer - by Martha Hodgkins (Paperback)

Letters to a Young Farmer is an extraordinary collection of wisdom from esteemed writers, farmers, chefs, activists, and visionaries.

This book offers a compelling history and vital road map for building a more sustainable future in agriculture.

With love, admiration, and regret, Barbara Kingsolver addresses the tribe of farmers, while Dan Barber traces the rediscovery of lost grains and foodways.

Michael Pollan bridges the chasm between agriculture and nature, and Bill McKibben connects the early human quest for beer to the modern challenge of farming in a rapidly changing climate.

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree probes the politics of being a young farmer today.

Farmer Mas Masumoto passes on family secrets to his daughter--and not-soon-forgotten stories to us all.

This book is a must read for anyone interested in a robust food supply in our era of climate chaos, and it includes contributions from Temple Grandin, Verlyn Klinkenborg, Wendell Berry, Rick Bayless, and Marion Nestle.