Turning the Soil 250 Years of Vermont Agriculture - Allbee, Roger
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Roger Allbee has a deep-rooted connection to Vermont's agricultural history. Growing up on a hilltop farm in a rural town, Roger witnessed the strength and persistence of his family, who has farmed the land since 1794. Turning the Soil explores great turning points in agricultural history, encountering the stories of farmers and their families, agricultural leaders, and various figures who shaped Vermont's farming culture. Changes in both the industry and land use have been inevitable and constant; Turning the Soil delves into the challenges that have shaped this changing landscape, from the…mehr

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Roger Allbee has a deep-rooted connection to Vermont's agricultural history. Growing up on a hilltop farm in a rural town, Roger witnessed the strength and persistence of his family, who has farmed the land since 1794. Turning the Soil explores great turning points in agricultural history, encountering the stories of farmers and their families, agricultural leaders, and various figures who shaped Vermont's farming culture. Changes in both the industry and land use have been inevitable and constant; Turning the Soil delves into the challenges that have shaped this changing landscape, from the settlement of the West to the advent of modern transportation and refrigeration. These changes continue to impact the economic sustainability of farmers today, lending relevance to the current agricultural landscape. Includes photos and historical maps.
Autorenporträt
Roger Allbee has a comprehensive background in agricultural, trade policy, and natural resource management. He spent his early years in a small rural Vermont town, on a hilltop farm his family had been farming for many generations. He was Executive Director of Vermont USDA Farm Service Agency, Secretary of Vermont Agency of Agriculture, and CEO of a critical access hospital and healthcare facility. He and his wife Ann live on part of the farm he grew up on.