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Old Farms and New Farming: A Layman's View of the Land

by Charles Furth

A broad introduction to the changing realities of farm life

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A broad introduction to the changing realities of farm life

Originally published in 1975, Old Farms and New Farming brings together observations on agriculture as a working system shaped by practical labor, machinery, scientific developments, and economic pressures. Its layman’s perspective connects changes in farming methods with the conditions faced in the field and the place of the farm worker within that changing landscape. With its emphasis on both older farms and newer approaches, the book offers a concise period view of agricultural transition rather than a narrowly technical manual.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students of agriculture seeking a historical perspective on farming
  • Readers interested in farm labor, machinery, and agricultural economics
  • General readers looking for an accessible introduction to agricultural change

Themes

Agricultural changeFarm laborFarming technologyAgricultural scienceRural economics

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First published in 1975. This title presents a series of vivid insights and images, explaining the problems in the field, the machinery and techniques, science and economics, and what it means to the farm worker. This title will be of great interest to students of agriculture.

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