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Gaining ground
A Story of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, and Saving the Family Farm
Book • 2013
In 'Gaining Ground,' Forrest Pritchard recounts his journey to save his family’s seventh-generation farm in the Shenandoah Valley.
The book is a mix of memoir and practical advice, detailing Pritchard’s trials and successes as he transitions the farm to sustainable, grass-fed, and organic practices.
It highlights his commitment to local food systems, his experiences with farmers' markets, and the colorful local characters that support his endeavors.
The narrative also explores the challenges and decisions Pritchard faces, including the impact of his father’s health and the farm’s eventual success, leading to a critical decision about whether to expand through internet sales or remain committed to the local community.
The book is a mix of memoir and practical advice, detailing Pritchard’s trials and successes as he transitions the farm to sustainable, grass-fed, and organic practices.
It highlights his commitment to local food systems, his experiences with farmers' markets, and the colorful local characters that support his endeavors.
The narrative also explores the challenges and decisions Pritchard faces, including the impact of his father’s health and the farm’s eventual success, leading to a critical decision about whether to expand through internet sales or remain committed to the local community.
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Melvyn Bragg as the best technical but also digestible summary of the fish tetrapod transition.
Melvyn Bragg as the best technical but also digestible summary of the fish tetrapod transition.
The Fish-Tetrapod Transition
