Welcome to Soylandia, Transnational Farmers in the Brazilian Cerato

Andrew Ofstehage's "Welcome to Soylandia" offers a compelling ethnography of US Midwest farmers who migrated to Brazil's Cerrado region for industrial farming.

The book explores the creation of 'flexible farms,' characterized by severed connections between land, plants, and labor.

It examines the challenges faced by these farmers in adapting to a new environment and navigating complex relationships with workers, the Brazilian state, and the land itself.

Ofstehage's work highlights the tensions between profit-driven agriculture and sustainable practices, raising crucial questions about the future of global food production and environmental stewardship.

The book provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities of industrial agriculture in a globalized world.