Greenhorns: 50 Dispatches from the New Farmers' Movement

The Greenhorns: A Movement of Young Farmers is a powerful anthology of essays that capture the spirit, passion, and determination of a new generation of farmers.

Edited by three leading members of the Greenhorns community, this book offers 50 original and inspiring stories from young farmers who are committed to producing and advocating for food grown with vision and respect for the earth. From financing and machinery to family, community building, and social change, these essays touch on a wide range of angles that define the Greenhorn movement.

Readers will be moved by the stories of farmers who have never felt so alive as behind the great ass of a draft horse, and praised for their community effort turning a weeks-long harvest into an hour’s labor. Charming line drawings reinforce the anthology’s texts, supplemented by a far-ranging list of resources.

This book is bursting with determination and optimism, and will leave readers in awe of all that these young farmers are accomplishing.

Whether you're a farmer, foodie, or simply someone who cares about the future of our food system, The Greenhorns: A Movement of Young Farmers is a must-read.