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The Straight Story on Farming

September 7, 2021 by Eliza Daley

As it was in the beginning… farmers need protection from those who have taken privileges, not protection by the military might of those privileged marauders. The least we could do is get the story straight.

Categories Food & Water, Society Tags agriculture, building resilient societies, cultural stories, farmers, history, work Leave a comment

What does the Word “Farmer” Mean?

September 25, 2019September 13, 2019 by Laura Grace Weldon

The definition of farmer is: “a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals (such as livestock or fish).”[1] In use, however, the term isn’t that clear.

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Shouldn’t We Treat Farmers More Like Ministers?

December 15, 2020May 25, 2016 by John A. Lanier

Is there another profession in our society that is, or perhaps should be, treated with the same respect and appreciation that we usually afford our religious ministers? I say yes, and it is another ancient profession: the farmer.

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