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“The grower of trees, the gardener, the man born to farming, whose hands reach into the ground and sprout, to him the soil is a divine drug. He enters into death yearly, and comes back rejoicing. He has seen the light lie down in the dung heap, and rise again in the corn.”

Quote by Wendell Berry

Work

Farming: A Hand Book

This book serves as a practical reference for farmers and enthusiasts, covering a wide range of topics including soil management, crop cultivation, and livestock care. more

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Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

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