Cameron Conroy’s Reviews > Love for the Land: Lessons from Farmers Who Persist in Place > Status Update

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“”This land ain’t mine. I’m just a caretaker for Him (God).””

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“When I asked him what is taking the place of farmland, he quickly said, ‘Houses, housing developments, subdivisions, and five-acre lots.’ Walter soon augmented this answer. ‘Now, you’re seeing the fast-up development and the ticky-tacky houses’”

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“In an era of unprecedented environmental and ecological challenges, more people must embrace actions that are difficult, that are personal, that prioritize care over profit alone.”

“‘Mankind needs to live with the earth not at the expense of the earth and its that one word, four letters: with. We need to live with the earth, not at the expense of the earth. I don’t own this land. I just live here.”’

“‘We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect”’

“‘A good farmer is one who brings competent knowledge, work wisdom, and a locally adapted agrarian culture to a particular farm that has been lovingly studied and learned over a number of years. We are not talking here about ‘job training’ but rather about the lifelong education of an artist, the wisdom that comes from unceasing attention and practice.’”

“Affection can encourage persistent care during difficultly— such as being soaked to the bone and covered in pig shit but continuing to find purpose and joy in the work.”