Why Cows Learn Dutch: And Other Secrets of the Amish Farm

Why Cows Learn Dutch: And Other Secrets of the Amish Farm
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In Why Cows Learn Dutch and Other Secrets of the Amish Farm, Randy James offers an engaging view of Amish farm life, society, and values. An agricultural extension agent for twenty years, James works closely with the Amish farmers of Geauga County, Ohio, the fourth largest Amish settlement in the world, and his narrative provides new, accurate information on the Amish and their farming practices. This richly layered book is a collection of gentle, often humorous stories about the art, science, and tradition of farming as well as a probing analysis of the Amish farm business. James includes helpful, empirical descriptions of Amish farming practices and delves into the amazing economic efficiency of a work horse and the streamlined management and marketing system of a fifty-chicken flock, Accompanied with drawings by Amish artist Crist C. Miller, James recounts his experiences driving a massive team of Belgian draft horses, gathering thin cold sap to boil into delicate maple syrup, hand milking a Holstein cow, and praying with the family before a hearty midday meal. traditional farms are able to effectively compete in an industry dominated by huge corporate farms. It will appeal to those interested in the Amish lifestyle and farming practices.
Country USA
Brand Kent State University Press
Manufacturer The Kent State University Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 16 illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780873388238
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Kent State University Press
Manufacturer	The Kent State University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	16 illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780873388238
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Why Cows Learn Dutch: And Other Secrets of the Amish Farm

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