The Furrow And Us
The Furrow And Us by Walter Thomas Jack is an updated edition of the classic agricultural essays first published in 1946. Released by University Press of America on September 28, 2005, this 108-page book is presented in English and explores the complexities of soil management, particularly in the context of the till versus no-till debate. Jack’s work delves into the intimate needs of soil, reflecting his background as an Iowa Quaker, schoolteacher, and conservation farmer.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of soil conservation and the agricultural practices that impact it. The book addresses the “hidden hungers” of the earth, emphasizing the importance of stewardship in maintaining healthy soils. This edition, updated and introduced by Jack’s great-grandson Zachary, serves as a relevant reminder of the ongoing discussions surrounding plowing and soil care, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on sustainable agriculture.
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First published in 1946, Walter Thomas Jack’s classic book of agricultural essays, The Furrow and Us, intensified the till versus no-till debate, called by Time magazine “the hottest farming argument since the tractor first challenged the horse.” Hailed as “the answer” to Edward Faulkner’s Plowman’s Folly, Jack’s cautionary memoir of agricultural progress between world wars treats the soil’s intimate needs, its “hidden hungers,” with the lyricism and love characteristic of an Iowa Quaker, schoolteacher, and conservation farmer. Released here in a sixtieth anniversary edition and updated and introduced by Walter Jack’s great-grandson Zachary, this new edition serves as a timely call to steward the good soils that sustain us.
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