We love The American Farmer. We trust them to grow our food, to be part of children's nursery rhymes, to provide the economic backbone of rural communities, and to embody a version of the American dream.
At the same time, we know that "corporate farms" are disrupting the agrarian way of life that we so admire, and that we've got to do something to stop it. So what's our plan for saving the farms we love?
In Farm (and Other F Words), Sarah K Mock dismantles misconceptions about American farms and discovers what makes small family farms work, or why they don't. While exploring the intersection of farming and wealth, Mock offers an alternative perspective on American agricultural history, and outlines a path to a more equitable food system moving forward.
Calling for change, Farm (and Other F Words) tackles questions like:
Ultimately, Mock suggests a solution without putting the onus for change on struggling consumers and reminds us that, "the future of American agriculture is not yet decided."
Writer. Traveler. Mama.
"while it was always a labor of love, the love did not negate the labor." - A beautiful take on knowing when to move on and the reincarnation of selves within one lifetime: The Sequel to Farm (and Other F Words) is Here, by @sarah_k_mock https://t.co/SX7hPOuBun
Author - THE SECRET LIFE OF GROCERIES - Coming Sept 2020!!
Late to the scene, but loving Farm (And Other F Words) by @sarah_k_mock. A real breath of fresh air that holds some big ideas to critique without simplifying or demonizing individuals. In other words, oozes depth of knowledge on every page. https://t.co/g9CUyTUyhP
Crop scientist, ex-farmworker, industrial safety pro, host of Farm to Taber podcast. https://t.co/26TnV5Vfc6; @sarahtaber@mastodon.online; @sarahtaber .bsky.socia
@emdubin The best we can do right now is frank talk about what the real problems ARE. Sarah Mock's book "Farm and other F Words is really good. "Braiding Sweetgrass" & "The Dawn of Everything" are great for picking out how fucked-up our idea is of how ag & society are "supposed" to look.