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Fields without dreams
Book • 1996
Fields Without Dreams offers a personal account of the author's experiences as a farmer during the economic hardships of the 1980s.
It details the challenges faced by farmers due to high interest rates, low commodity prices, and government policies.
The book explores themes of economic uncertainty, community resilience, and the changing landscape of agriculture.
It provides insights into the human cost of economic downturns and the impact on rural communities.
The narrative is interwoven with personal anecdotes and reflections on the author's family history and the legacy of farming.
It details the challenges faced by farmers due to high interest rates, low commodity prices, and government policies.
The book explores themes of economic uncertainty, community resilience, and the changing landscape of agriculture.
It provides insights into the human cost of economic downturns and the impact on rural communities.
The narrative is interwoven with personal anecdotes and reflections on the author's family history and the legacy of farming.
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Victor Davis Hanson while discussing his experiences during the economic downturn of the 1980s.
Victor Davis Hanson while discussing his experiences during the economic downturn of the 1980s.
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