The moment soon approaches when we will mount up and do our thing in the fields. Only this year, our enthusiasm is somewhat dampened by the mental and agronomic scars from the harvest last fall. John Phipps explains.
In a time when colleges are jettisoning history departments, Mike Duncan’s work reminds us the importance of knowing how we got here, and how little politicians and political strife have changed.
Nine farmers signed the the Declaration of Independence. One who isn’t listed in the National Archives could also be categorized as one of the Founding Fathers who gave virtually all for the cause of independence
My thoughtful explanation about replacing sliced bread with pop-tarts as the “greatest thing since” was refuted by readers who listed their alternatives.
Why farmers long to be understood by non-farmers mystifies me. First, I’m not sure I understand farmers, since there is no stereotypical farmer, just a bunch of similar but equally puzzling individuals.
If Latin is Greek to you, allow me to translate: “Things are awful these days, especially Japanese camp food, and it’s other people’s fault. Mostly young people.”
