Description
Book Synopsis: Where does our food come from? What role do farms play? What's it like to be a farmer? In this charmingly illustrated book, follow a farm throughout the year to discover how the farmer grows fresh and tasty food for us to eat in a sustainable and natural way. Explore the workings of a small-scale, organic family farm and experience the rhythm of farm life. In the spring, visit the chicken coop, till the fields, and tour the farm machinery. When summer comes, plant corn, meet the pollinators, and head to the county fair. In the fall, make pies and preserves, harvest pumpkins, and put the fields to sleep. Winter activities include trimming and pruning the orchard, seed shopping, and baking bread. To conclude your year on the farm, learn what you can do to support the farmers who pick our carrots and raise the cows for our milk. A glossary defines key sustainable farming terms. Through this colorful and intimate look at life on a small-scale farm, children will learn not only how the farm feeds us, but how the farmer must feed and care for the farm.
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Are you curious about where your food comes from? Do you ever wonder what it's like to be a farmer? Look no further! Introducing "The Farm That Feeds Us: A year in the life of an organic farm," a delightful and educational book that takes you on a journey through the seasons on a small-scale, organic family farm.
Experience the magic of sustainable farming as you witness the farmer's dedication to growing fresh and tasty food in a natural way. From the bustling activities of spring, where you'll visit the chicken coop and witness the farm machinery in action, to the excitement of summer, where you'll plant corn and meet the essential pollinators, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the rhythm of farm life.
As fall arrives, indulge in the joy of making delectable pies and preserves from the abundant harvest of pumpkins. You'll also witness the process of putting the fields to sleep, preparing them for the winter ahead. Speaking of winter, discover the meticulous activities of trimming and pruning the orchard, seed shopping, and the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread from the farm's kitchen.
But "The Farm That Feeds Us" goes beyond simply educating; it encourages readers to play an active role in supporting farmers like the ones who grow our carrots and raise the cows for our milk. The book includes a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions of sustainable farming terms, ensuring that children of all ages can fully comprehend and appreciate the valuable lessons within.
Embark on this colorful and intimate adventure through the pages of "The Farm That Feeds Us," and uncover the true essence of farm life. Be inspired to not only understand how the farm nourishes us, but also how crucial it is for us to nourish and care for the farm in return. Join us in supporting sustainable agriculture by grabbing your copy of "The Farm That Feeds Us" today!
To learn more about sustainability and embark on this farm adventure, get your copy of "The Farm That Feeds Us" now.
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