Born to Farm

Born to Farm - Paperback

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Born to Farm

Born to Farm - Paperback

by David Black
$20.14
Sale price  $20.14 Regular price 

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by David Black (Author)

Born to Farm sheds light upon the enormous changes that have taken place in farming over the past 90 years, as seen through the eyes of one of the participants. It is an absorbing and fascinating autobiography; the author's enthusiasm and quest for knowledge, his ingenuity and practical skills, have enabled him to keep abreast of changes in the wider world while building up the family farming enterprise in Suffolk.

The author's early memories of the 1930s and of his school days, evoke a bygone era in the countryside and on the farm. Lifelong learning is a theme which runs through the book. Opportunities for learning and travel through the Young Farmers' Club, for example, are described with humour and give an insight into farming both in the UK and the USA during the 1950s.

Back on Red House Farm, David Black deals with everyday challenges as he progresses from dogsbody to decision-maker. Problem-solving is part of a farmer's life and no aspect of the business escapes his steady hand and scrutiny. Gradually, the huge variety of crops grown is streamlined but not before we've learned about harnessing horses and draining the land, about virus-free strawberry plants and fields of tulips and peonies, of cocksfoot and fescue.

Pigs are an important aspect of the family business and the evolution of suitable feed mixes, pig housing, breeding and outdoor rearing, integrated with cereal production and milling on the farm, makes compelling reading. Changes to field sizes and to farm buildings and the provision of housing for farm workers are all covered, with many interesting anecdotes.

The value of sharing knowledge and of co-operation with other farmers - both formally and informally - is made apparent. The author is full of admiration for the contributions of others, but modest about his own considerable achievements. Hard work, encouragement of others, and a 'can do' attitude summarise his approach.

Family life is explored and glimpses into village life provide an interesting social history of the period. Working alongside family members has its own rewards and challenges and the journey has begun along the path to secure a way forward for future generations.

Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.55 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 24, 2022
ISBN9781839759314
Author David Black
PublisherGrosvenor House Publishing Limited
GenreBiography and Technology
FormatPaperback
PublishedMarch 2022
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About David Black

David Black is a violinist, an opera singer, an award-winning salesman, a CIA covert intelligence officer, an actor, a Tony Award-winning producer of 20 shows, a director, a playwright, and the author of The Actor's Audition and The Magic of Theater. Hillary Rodham Clinton called David Black "an honorary diplomat" for introducing Tunisian Collaborative Painting to the United States.

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