Disappearing Family Farms
IN A PICKLE presentations and book signings going well. This week at Cobb, WI and New Berlin, WI public libraries.
Questions about the family farm, what it was like, what it meant to rural America. Discussion moved around to what of the old is worthy of keeping and what of the new should be avoided.
What beliefs and values emerged from these small family farms that we ought to hold onto today, as change engulfs society? Preserving the land. Pride in workmanship. Love for family. Maintaining neighborhoods. Understanding the importance of community.
The Old Timer says: "Hard to know where you're headed unless you know where you've been."
Upcoming Events:
Midwest Booksellers Association, Oct 6, Minneapolis Convention Center.
Westfield, WI Historical Society, Oct 8, 6:30 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Bayshore (Milwaukee), Oct 9, 7:00 p.m.
Sheboygan Falls Public Library, Oct 13, 9:30 a.m.
Wisconsin Book Festival, Madison Public Library, Oct 13, 2:00 p.m.
Questions about the family farm, what it was like, what it meant to rural America. Discussion moved around to what of the old is worthy of keeping and what of the new should be avoided.
What beliefs and values emerged from these small family farms that we ought to hold onto today, as change engulfs society? Preserving the land. Pride in workmanship. Love for family. Maintaining neighborhoods. Understanding the importance of community.
The Old Timer says: "Hard to know where you're headed unless you know where you've been."
Upcoming Events:
Midwest Booksellers Association, Oct 6, Minneapolis Convention Center.
Westfield, WI Historical Society, Oct 8, 6:30 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Bayshore (Milwaukee), Oct 9, 7:00 p.m.
Sheboygan Falls Public Library, Oct 13, 9:30 a.m.
Wisconsin Book Festival, Madison Public Library, Oct 13, 2:00 p.m.
Labels: Values from the family farm
posted by Jerry Apps | 8:39 AM
1 Comments:
Paraphraising Ciscero, not to know ones history is to remain a child...
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