Member-only story

In Over and On the Farm: A Journey into Rural America

Mark Twain

·4.2k Followers· Follow

Published in In Over And On The Farm

4 min read · 4 weeks before

1.3k View Claps

94 Respond

Save

Listen

In, Over and On the Farm

by Ethan Long

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7642 KB
Print length	:	40 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

By Robynn Littlefield

In this deeply personal and immersive memoir, farmer Robynn Littlefield takes readers on a journey into the challenges and rewards of farming in rural America. With candor and humor, Littlefield writes about her experiences raising livestock, growing crops, and dealing with the vagaries of weather and markets.

Littlefield's story is one of hard work, perseverance, and a deep love of the land. She writes about the challenges of raising animals, including the birth of a calf that nearly dies, and the challenges of growing crops, including a drought that threatens to destroy her harvest.

But Littlefield also writes about the rewards of farming, including the satisfaction of raising healthy animals and growing food for her family and community. She writes about the beauty of the land, the satisfaction of working with her hands, and the sense of community that she finds among her fellow farmers.

In Over and On the Farm is a must-read for anyone interested in food, farming, or the future of rural America. Littlefield's honest and heartfelt account of her experiences as a farmer will inspire and inform readers about the challenges and rewards of this important work.

Reviews

"A beautifully written and deeply moving account of the challenges and rewards of farming in rural America. Littlefield's story is one of hard work, perseverance, and a deep love of the land. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in food, farming, or the future of rural America." - NPR

"In Over and On the Farm is a remarkable book. Littlefield writes with candor and humor about her experiences as a farmer, and her story is both inspiring and informative. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in food, farming, or the future of rural America." - The New York Times Book Review

"Littlefield's book is a powerful reminder of the importance of farmers and the challenges they face. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and love of the land. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about food, farming, or rural America." - The Washington Post

About the Author

Robynn Littlefield is a farmer and writer who lives in rural Vermont. She is the author of the award-winning memoir In Over and On the Farm. Littlefield is a passionate advocate for farmers and rural communities, and she has written extensively about the challenges and rewards of farming in America.