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Our Wild Farming Life: Adventures on a Scottish Highland Croft

By: Lynn Cassells, Sandra Baer
Narrated by: Lynn Cassells
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As seen on the BBC’s This Farming Life.

The inspirational story of Lynbreck Croft - a regenerative Scottish farm rooted in local food, community, and the dreams of two women.

Lynn and Sandra left their friends, family, and jobs in England to travel north to Scotland to find a bit of land that they could call their own. They had in mind keeping a few chickens, a kitchen garden, and renting out some camping space; instead, they fell in love with Lynbreck Croft - 150 acres of opportunity and beauty, shrouded by the Cairngorms and deep in the Highlands of Scotland.

But they had no money, no plan, and no experience in farming.

In Our Wild Farming Life, Lynn and Sandra recount their experiences as they rebuild their new home and work out what kind of farmers they want to be. They learn how to work with Highland cattle, become part of the crofting community, and begin to truly understand how they can farm in harmony with nature to produce wonderful food for themselves and the people around them. Through efforts like these, Lynn and Sandra have been able to combine regenerative farming practices with old crofting traditions to keep their own personal values intact.

Our Wild Farming Life is what happens when you follow your dreams of living on the land; a story of how two people became farmers - and how they learned to make a living from it, their way.

©2022 Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer (P)2022 Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Agricultural & Food Sciences LGBTQ+ Studies Rural Science Sociology Sustainable Agriculture Highlander Inspiring Heartfelt Dream Thought-Provoking Scotland Sustainability Village

Critic reviews

"A ripping good account of the guts, luck and perseverance it takes to create a productive and healthy farm or croft that jumps the rails of our conventional industrial agriculture." (Nick Offerman, New York Times best-selling author of Where the Deer and the Antelope Play)

"I raced through this beautiful story with mounting awe and excitement...Pragmatism, honesty and openness to new and old ideas shines through on every page. I hope it inspires legions of new farmers." (Isabella Tree, author of Wilding)

"[This] is a warm yet realistic chronicle of the world of the small-time farmer, sharing a vision of how we humans can feed ourselves sustainably and ethically while living in harmony with the natural world." (Booklist)

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a great enjoyable read. interesting and informative and keeps wanting to listen . Worth it

Great enjoyable read

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Very inspiring book, told with warmth, honesty and sincerity. A great insight into another way of farming that works with nature, not against it. Unafraid to express the difficult choices and vulnerabilities the challenges of striving for a better way pose.

Loved this book

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Enjoyed the pace of the story that painted a word picture. The humanity shines through

Enthralling story

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A beautifully written account of a couple’s search for the life they want and an example of how farming can be used for good in the fight in the climate emergency.

Loved this

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Many years ago I worked in the farming industry with an Irish Co Mayo farmer Mr P J Gallagher. We had met through my father while I was visiting him. PJ was his neighbour. I loved him because he treated his animals with respect.
Our lives moved on but we remained the best of friends for 17 years up until his sudden passing in January 2024.
Audible suggested this book to me at a time where I am missing him so deeply and I would so love to have phoned him to discuss this incredible story.
I worked organic vegetable farming when I returned to work locally and we used boars to till the land.
I sadly got sick 15 years ago which left me unable to return to farming and my heart aches for the calling that lives in my soul.

This book is incredible. The story of love, commitment, ethics, compassion winning over adversity is truly inspiring.

The best part is I live near. I now know of its wonderful existence and I will most definitely be booking on a tour to experience its magic.

I understood and truly felt this book like no other book I have listened to.

Thank you for living out your dream so others may truly benefit from your kindness.

Incredible story!

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