This Blessed Earth
A Year in the Life of An American Family Farm
Book - 2017
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Join the discussion of this year's Omaha Reads with a community book discussion at Milton R. Abrahams Branch on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00PM.
A good "how did we get here?" book The personal stories keep you engaged with how practice and policy affect the lives of farmers.
An important look at historical and modern farming practices and how much things have changed since the early days of farming told through the lens of one family who has been working the land for generations.
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A good "how did we get here?" book The personal stories keep you engaged with how practice and policy affect the lives of farmers.
An important look at historical and modern farming practices and how much things have changed since the early days of farming told through the lens of one family who has been working the land for generations.
THIS BLESSED EARTH was chosen as "One Book One Nebraska" 2019.
Nebraska’s Republican governor Pete Ricketts has refused to sign a proclamation honoring this book. The governor has not read the book and describes the author as "political activist" who has been critical of national leaders. All the more reason to read it! As a former Nebraskan, who grew up on a small farm, I can honestly say this book rings so true.
I grew up on a farm. It is pretty amazing how technology is changing -- but the worry and the work hasn't gotten any less.