Bet the Farm by Beth Hoffman

Bet the Farm: The Dollars and Sense of Growing Food in America by Beth Hoffman published by Island Press 2021This book is a compelling, deeply personal narrative that delivers a unique view into the realities of the American Farm. Beth covered agriculture and farming as a journalist; however, the reality of being a new farmer with her husband was an eye opener. The first challenge was to negotiate with her father-in-law, who is reluctant to hand over control of the land. They have to find somewhere to slaughter the grass-finished beef and weather the losses of a failed oat crop. Through her personal struggles, she reveals the larger story of American agriculture and explores how a more economically and environmentally sustainable system may become possible. For more information about this book, click here to Island Press Publishing.Bet the Farm: The Dollars and Sense of Growing Food in America by Beth Hoffman published by Island Press 2021Support the showThank you for joining us on Sunday mornings with your hot cuppa tea or coffee. It's been an awesome 2022 and we look forward to bring you more episodes in 2023. We'll connect with you on the socials! Please let us know - what's in your cuppa this morning? ;)https://twitter.com/Sunday_Cuppa https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciakeffer/ https://youtu.be/sQ6tYb5PUe8 https://www.facebook.com/Sunday-Coffee-107458831721244 https://www.instagram.com/sundaycuppacoffee/