Brooks Lamb

A moving exploration of presence and place told through the stories of small-scale farmers who, despite intense adversity, continue caring for their land. "An excellent work of environmental writing. . . . I highly recommend this book."—Barn Raiser, "Our Readers' Favourite Books of 2023" Love for the Land explores the power and potential of people-place relationships. Through clear and compelling...

A captivating exploration of presence and place told through the stories and insights of small farmers who, despite intense adversity, continue caring for their land. Love for the Land investigates the power and potential of people-place relationships. Through clear and compelling prose, it elevates the virtues of imagination, affection, and fidelity—concepts promoted by farmer-writer Wendell Berry—and shows how they motivate...