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“There are many more ways we can adapt. For example, instead of using up our energies harping about big farmers (whom of course we need right now to provide enough food for all of us), buy your own little patch of land to turn into an oasis of food and wildlife abundance. More and more people are doing this rather than standing around wringing their hands about global warming. Your little sanctuary will not be prone to disappear when the inevitable financial crises hit the big commercial farms.”

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Gene Everlasting: A Contrary Farmer's Thoughts on Living Forever

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Gene Logsdon
Gene Logsdon

Gene Logsdon was an American farmer, writer, and philosopher known for his profound insights into agriculture and rural life. Born in 1932 and passing away on May 31, 2016, Logsdon's work emphasized the importance of sustainable agriculture and simple living. His writings, including 'The Small Scale Poultry Flock' and 'Living the Good Life', have had a significant impact on contemporary agriculture and environmental protection. more

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“When Gene was building his log workshop a few years ago, a helicopter flew over, circling back to the clearing next to our cabin. It was one of the Mirelli boys. Todd Mirelli plunked his chopper down in the clearing, jumped out, and came over to chat. He was building his own log cabin and wanted some tips from Gene. He truly did “drop in,” in the very sense of those words.”