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The Garden: Visionary Growers and Farmers of the Counterculture

AUTHOR Ingram, Matthew; Adamson, Rick; Adamson, Rick
PUBLISHER Tantor Audio (04/08/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Audio (MP3 CD)

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The legendary countercultural growers who never stopped changing the world. ? Countercultural Roots: Chronicles how a generation influenced by psychedelics, Eastern philosophy, and reactions to Vietnam, the Oil Shocks, and DDT sparked a deep interest in sustainable farming. ? In-depth Exploration of Influences: Covers movements like the organic food revolution, Permaculture, back-to-the-land initiatives, radical ecology, and the impact of thinkers like Rudolph Steiner on 1970s communities. ? Impact on Today's Agriculture: Through interviews with key figures, The Garden reveals how these visionary growers, often without farming backgrounds, pioneered alternative agriculture and influenced modern sustainable practices. ? A Legacy for the 2020s: Highlights the enduring impact of these farmers, providing inspiration for today's efforts to reconnect with nature and rethink sustainable living. Perfect for listeners interested in organic farming, environmental history, or the cultural legacy of the 1970s, The Garden tells the untold story of how counterculture reimagined food and our relationship to the earth.
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ISBN-13: 9798228445505
Binding: CD-Audio (MP3 Format)
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 100
Feature Codes: Unabridged
Country of Origin: US
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Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Organic
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture & Food (see also Political Science - Public Poli
Technology & Engineering | Organic
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The legendary countercultural growers who never stopped changing the world. ? Countercultural Roots: Chronicles how a generation influenced by psychedelics, Eastern philosophy, and reactions to Vietnam, the Oil Shocks, and DDT sparked a deep interest in sustainable farming. ? In-depth Exploration of Influences: Covers movements like the organic food revolution, Permaculture, back-to-the-land initiatives, radical ecology, and the impact of thinkers like Rudolph Steiner on 1970s communities. ? Impact on Today's Agriculture: Through interviews with key figures, The Garden reveals how these visionary growers, often without farming backgrounds, pioneered alternative agriculture and influenced modern sustainable practices. ? A Legacy for the 2020s: Highlights the enduring impact of these farmers, providing inspiration for today's efforts to reconnect with nature and rethink sustainable living. Perfect for listeners interested in organic farming, environmental history, or the cultural legacy of the 1970s, The Garden tells the untold story of how counterculture reimagined food and our relationship to the earth.
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Read by: Adamson, Rick
RICK ADAMSON's voiceover credits include industrials and commercials for radio, television, and audiobook recordings, including "The Secret" and "Younger Next Year".
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Contribution by: Adamson, Rick
RICK ADAMSON's voiceover credits include industrials and commercials for radio, television, and audiobook recordings, including "The Secret" and "Younger Next Year".
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