Malabar Farm
Malabar Farm by Louis Bromfield, published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC on November 15, 2022, is a detailed account of the author’s efforts to restore a depleted farm in rural Ohio. This edition spans 436 pages and is presented in English. The narrative chronicles Bromfield’s return to America from France just before World War II, where he purchased several properties to create Malabar Farm. Faced with eroded topsoil and unproductive land, he embarked on a mission to rejuvenate the soil and promote sustainable farming practices.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Bromfield’s transition from general farming to a focus on single-crop grass farming for cattle between 1944 and 1947. The book combines practical farming insights with a passionate advocacy for sustainability, emphasizing the importance of treating land as a valuable resource. Topics such as soil improvement, erosion management, and organic versus chemical fertilization are discussed, making this work a significant contribution to the discourse on environmental science and agriculture. Malabar Farm serves as a vital resource for those interested in farming, conservation, and the historical context of sustainable practices.
Official synopsis Publisher
“A rare book of abundant variety . . . breathes the satisfaction of a busy rewarding life. This is a book for thoughtful people who love America. It will be read with gratitude far and wide. It is beautifully written.” -Chicago Tribune
When Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Bromfield and his young family returned to America from France on the eve of World War II, they settled down in rural Ohio’s Pleasant Valley. He bought several adjacent properties and named the resulting aggregation Malabar Farm. The topsoil at Malabar Farm had been exhausted and eroded over the years, leaving the land largely unproductive, but Bromfield was determined to return it to sustainable productivity. Potent seeds were planted there. Those seeds soon took root and the plants began to thrive as he charted a bold new course for their lives and the land, in the process became an outspoken advocate for sustainability.
Readers of Bromfield’s previous book Pleasant Valley will enjoy the continuation of the true story he told there, this time focusing more on Malabar’s transition from general-purpose farm to single-crop grass farming for cattle in the years 1944-1947. Originally published in 1948, Malabar Farm quickly became a popular success, attracting the attention of fellow farmers and the general public alike. In passionate, lyrical prose, Bromfield conveys both the practical, day-to-day details of farming and of the need to adopt new, regenerative agricultural practices. As an early proponent of sustainability, he urged farmers to regard the land as a long-term treasure to be nurtured rather than a disposable resource to be exploited. Malabar Farm is an excellent source of information on soil improvement, erosion management, organic versus chemical fertilization, range development for cattle, waterway management, gardening, and animal husbandry. This seminal work on organic, sustainable agriculture is today more relevant than ever; even in this digital age it shines as a beacon for aspiring farmers, conservationists, and environmentalists worldwide.
This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648372031).
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Malabar Farm” about?
Who is the author of “Malabar Farm”?
When was “Malabar Farm” published?
What is the ISBN for “Malabar Farm”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
