Book 1: Post 1
After talking through the various books we could choose to read, I immediately knew I wanted to read "Growing A Farmer" by Kurt Timmermeister. Unfortunately, my copy of the book arrives this Thursday so I haven't gotten to start reading yet.
As a foodie myself, I'm very intrigued by the plot of the book. My mom is an avid gardener and she loves making food from our garden. Growing our own food has really given me a whole new appreciation for meal times. As our global economy is advancing and industrializing, the food market has really changed. Most produce isn't sourced locally. We are entitled to know where our food comes from, who it was grown by, and how fresh it is. As a society, I think we've become very disconnected from this process.
I'm excited to begin reading the book and to learn more about Timmermeister's individual story. I'm curious how growing his own produce has altered his relationship with food, and also, how he has been able to make this process economically sustainable.
I am currently reading the same book, and I enjoy it so far! It is extremely interesting to find where your food comes from, and how much work is put into the development. I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHey Emily, sounds like a super interesting book to read! I always get interested in the process of making food and I agree with you that our society become disconnected from where the food comes from, and who it was grown by. Definitely eating fresh food is so much better than the processed food.
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