Author: George Henderson REVIEW: As much a biography of his life as it is a discussion on aspects of farming, his story provides one with an interesting read of the affairs of rural England during post World War 1 and through the 20 years into World War 2. For those interested in farming, it goes into details of setting up sheep, cattle and pig herds, the division of the farm, buildings, looking after labour, accounts and even the importance of taking a holiday. A man before his time, George details how his 85 Acres of intensively applied, sustainable and organic farm became synonymous with quality farming practices. Thoroughly recommended to anyone interested in farming, farming practices or simply tertiary historical data source of the state of brittain from the view of a farmer over the period of 1922 through 1924 THOUGHTS: I see George as an early Joel Salatin, demonstrating a mix of what (to him) were "non-fancy", "common sense" and "easily achievable" approaches to farming, management and commerce. I think it's important to think about the nature of farming and the methods available that were achievable a half-century ago as a means to consider what is available and repeatable today. I can honestly say that this book is what convinced me to re-consider my approach and plans for a farm and choose to look beyond a few vines, a chicken coop and a house cow. Availability: OUT OF PRINT |