The reviewer found 'Gaining Ground' by Forrest Pritchard to be an engaging and honest narrative about saving a family farm. They appreciated Pritchard's perspective on local food production and his humorous anecdotes about farming challenges. The book encourages readers to support local farmers and seek out fresh food in their communities.
The reviewer was initially unsure what to expect from 'Gaining Ground' but found themselves thoroughly enjoying the book. They appreciated Pritchard's honest perspective on local food production and his humorous anecdotes about the challenges of farming. The reviewer also liked that Pritchard's message wasn't overly critical of conventional farming methods. They found the book to be an engaging and inspiring read that encourages readers to support local farmers and seek out fresh food in their communities. The reviewer was so impressed with the book that they decided to give away a copy to a lucky reader.
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They appreciated Pritchard's honest perspective and not what his message relies upon.
The stories kept me laughing as I tried to picture Forrest’s encounter with pastured poultry escaping and a flock of Barbados Blackbelly sheep that wouldn’t stay put.
I hope his story encourages others within reasonable distance of a metro area to seek out opportunities to cater to the urban demand for fresh foods.