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More copies of this ISBNOn Good Land: The Autobiography of an Urban Farmby Michael Ableman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In the heart of suburban Santa Barbara, where land is pricey and a field is worth more covered with asphalt than arugula, asparagus, and apple trees, thrives Fairview Gardens, a small organic farm managed for the past 18 years by Michael Ableman. On Good Land, an engrossing read, chronicles the life of the 100-year-old farm — from its history to Ableman's first glimpse of the land to the current struggle to save it from development. Blending photographs, philosophy, humor, and practical knowledge, Ableman brings the reader into the everyday world of a small farm. With him we prune peach trees, harvest peppers, journey to the farmer's market, and fight city hall. Part memoir, part photojournalistic montage, On Good Land reveals one man's love of the land and his struggle to protect it, and to spread the word about the importance of practicing sustainable agriculture and preserving our farms in an increasingly urban world. Book News Annotation:Describes some of the practicalities of operating an organic farm
near Santa Barbara, California, but mostly offers a compelling
account of the feelings and motivations connected with its struggle
for survival, and the awakening of a community to its bounty. Nicely
written by the farm's founder, and illustrated with color photos.
Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:In the heart of suburban Santa Barbara, where a field is worth more covered in asphalt than vegetables, thrives Fairview Gardens, an organic farm managed for the past 18 years by Michael Ableman. Chronicling the farm's 100-year history, Ableman blends photographs, philosophy, humor, and practical knowledge. The reader is drawn into the everyday world of the farm, as Ableman fights city hall to save it from development. 50 color photos. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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