![]() Writing about farming often lends itself to vivid imagery and sensory detail, and Kimball’s is as good as any. Most of what she writes captures the essence of farming pretty well. As a farmer, I can relate to some of the stories she tells, reminding me of the early years here at Old Plank. A range of people could enjoy this book, especially those who are members of CSA farms anywhere in the country. It’s not written with the audience of solely farmers in mind. ![]() ![]() It’s funny, honest, and certainly full of detail. Her story is about her transformation in life from city girl to farmer, and the trials that came with her first year running a diversified farm with her partner, Mark. ![]() “The Dirty Life” is a memoir written about Kimball’s move from New York City to starting a CSA farm in rural New York. ![]() Nonetheless, I hadn’t read her debut book yet, written several years back, so I decided to pick that one up first. If you’re looking for a good read this winter related to farming, you might try either of Kristin Kimball’s books, “The Dirty Life” and “Good Husbandry.” The latter was just published this fall, which is what drew my attention to this particular author. ![]()
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