The Lure of the Land: Farming After Fifty is a book written by Harvey W. Wiley that explores the challenges and rewards of starting a farm later in life. The book is a comprehensive guide for those who are considering a career change or retirement and want to pursue their dream of farming. The book covers a range of topics, including the financial and practical aspects of starting a farm, such as finding land, equipment, and financing. It also delves into the emotional and personal aspects of starting a new career later in ...
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The Lure of the Land: Farming After Fifty is a book written by Harvey W. Wiley that explores the challenges and rewards of starting a farm later in life. The book is a comprehensive guide for those who are considering a career change or retirement and want to pursue their dream of farming. The book covers a range of topics, including the financial and practical aspects of starting a farm, such as finding land, equipment, and financing. It also delves into the emotional and personal aspects of starting a new career later in life, such as dealing with family and social pressures and overcoming self-doubt.The author draws on his own experience as a farmer and consultant to provide practical advice and insights into the realities of farming. He also includes interviews with other farmers who have started their own farms later in life, sharing their stories and perspectives.Overall, The Lure of the Land: Farming After Fifty is a valuable resource for anyone who is considering a new career in farming later in life. It provides a realistic and inspiring look at the challenges and rewards of pursuing this dream, and offers practical advice and guidance to help readers achieve their goals.A compelling account of farming life and practice, intended for those seriously interested in heeding a call to return to the land. Filled with authoritative information on every phase of agricultural practice and management, with an eye toward the benefits of ethical moral and land use standards, and imbued with a palpable affection for the country life. Generously illustrated with over 45 black and white photographs. Written by Harvey W. Wiley MD, former Chief Chemist for the US Department of Agriculture, a farmer since boyhood in the Indiana backwoods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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