Agrarian philosophy, a compelling worldview with advocates around the globe, encourages us to develop practices
and policies that promote the sustainable health of the land, community, and culture. In this remarkable anthology
are 15 essays from Wendell Berry, Vandana Shiva, Wes Jackson, Gene Logsdon, Brian Donahue, Eric Freyfogle, David
Orr, and others. The Essential Agrarian Reader calls us to celebrate the gifts of the earth, through honest work
and respect for the land.