Book description
Theologian, academic, and third-generation organic farmer Frederick
L. Kirschenmann is a celebrated agricultural thinker. In the last
thirty years he has tirelessly promoted the principles of
sustainability and has become a legend in his own right.
Cultivating an Ecological Conscience: Essays from a Farmer
Philosopher documents Kirschenmann's evolution and his lifelong
contributions to the new agrarianism in a collection of his greatest
writings on farming, philosophy, and sustainability. Working closely
with agricultural economist and editor Constance L. Falk, Kirschenmann
recounts his intellectual and spiritual journey. In a unique blend of
personal history, philosophical discourse, spiritual ruminations, and
practical advice, Kirschenmann interweaves his insights with
discussion of contemporary agrarian topics. This collection serves as
an invaluable resource to agrarian scholars and introduces readers to
an agricultural pioneer whose work has profoundly influenced modern
thinking about food.
""More than a collection of writing that spans over
three decades, this book is a treasure that should reside on a nerby
shelf for ready reference for any person concerned about the future of
food and the environment."--Journal of Sustainable
Agriculture" --
Frederick L. Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold
Center for Sustainable Agriculture in Ames, Iowa, and president of the
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture at Pocantico Hills, New
York, has published articles in many books including Farm Aid: A Song
For America and Sustainable Agroecosystem Management. He lives in
Ames, Iowa.
Constance L. Falk, professor of agricultural economics and
agricultural business at New Mexico State University, has been
published in the Journal of Food Distribution Research,
HortTechnology, and the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
Education. She lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
