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Folks, This Ain't Normal

A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World

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Folks, This Ain't Normal

By: Joel Salatin
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Summary

 Virginia farmer Joel Salatin, who has been offered a prominent role in President Trump's Department of Agriculture, has become the new voice of clean, local, healthy eating.

From Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love. Salatin has many thoughts on what normal is and shares practical and philosophical ideas for changing our lives in small ways that have big impact. Salatin urges people to take a better look at their food: What's in it, where is it coming from and how did it get the table?

Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginia's most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture" and profiled in the Academy Award nominated documentary Food, Inc. and the bestselling book The Omnivore's Dilemma, understands what food should be: Wholesome, seasonal, raised naturally, procured locally, prepared lovingly, and eaten with a profound reverence for the circle of life. And his message doesn't stop there. From child-rearing, to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storyteller's knack for the revealing anecdote.

Salatin's crucial message and distinctive voice--practical, provocative, scientific, and down-home philosophical in equal measure--make FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL a must-read book. Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Sustainable & Green Living Witty Nutrition Gardening Sustainability Healthy Diet Ecosystem
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His no nonsense take on farming, culture and politics is incredible.
The delivery is calm and well paced.
All in all a very enjoyable, entertaining and enlightening listen.

A deeply interesting insightful and inspiring listen

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if you are sick of living a very unfulfilling way I highly recommend this book which help steer you in the direction of a more practical and self sustaining way of life. jole was a great reader and I'd recommend this product to any of you out there .

great for 'new' way of life

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Joel Salatin truly is The Godfather! Our family appreciates his wisdom, clarity, and perspective so much. Thank you, Joel and all at Polyface

Once again, incredible and educational

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This book gives a good overview of the mentality of legislators and the problems we are facing globally. With every problem he lists actual realistic solutions which is really refreshing!

Essential reading to comprehend food

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I really enjoyed this. it is a very American book and the author was certainly coming from a different fundamental life perspective from my own, but as Joel himself says you should read books that you don't agree with!
Having said that, there was a lot that made total sense, the perspectives on how taking cheap energy for granted shapes our society and how it has totally transformed agriculture and inverted the costs of beef, pork and chicken for example. if you are interested in where food comes from and ideas on the bigger environmental picture this is a great listen. there are loads of ideas for further reading and things to think about implementing in your own life. some of the things like food security might have sounded paranoid last year, but I think in the perspective of COVID suddenly seem very reasonable. hmm, could I get a mouldering toilet?

thought provoking

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