A New Farm Language: How a Sharecropper's Son Discovered a World of Talking Plan

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE A New Farm Language by Joe Lewis Lewis believes we can reconnect with nature through learning to speak a new language of co-existence and cooperation - both in our agriculture and our everyday lives. This coming-of-age tale will inspire anyone interested in agriculture, talking plants and smart insects. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Subtitle: How a sharecroppers son discovered a world of talking plants, smart insects, and natural solutionsIncludes an introduction by John Ikerd and a foreword by Mark Schatzker.Joe Lewis grew up poor on a Mississippi cotton farm without electricity or running water. And yet it was a rich life - one lived in close proximity to family and nature. Because of a childhood spent around mules, chickens and insects of every kind, Lewis developed a deep and abiding curiosity for the creatures of the natural world. That led him on a trajectory to become an award-winning entomologist with the USDA-ARS at the Tifton Campus, University of Georgia.During his 40-year career, Lewis discovered how plants use "SOS" signals to recruit beneficial insects to their defense. In 2008, he was awarded the coveted Wolf Prize in Agriculture for this groundbreaking work. In his new book, Lewis looks back on his charmed childhood and distinguished scientific career while tracing our industrialized countrys increasing alienation from nature.Lewis believes we can reconnect with nature through learning to speak a new language of co-existence and cooperation - both in our agriculture and our everyday lives. This coming-of-age tale will inspire anyone interested in agriculture, talking plants and smart insects.Includes a foreword by Mark Schatzker. Preface by John Ikerd. Details ISBN1601731663 Author Joe Lewis Short Title A Farm Language Language English ISBN-10 1601731663 ISBN-13 9781601731661 Format Paperback Subtitle How a Sharecroppers Son Discovered a World of Talking Plants, Smart Insects & the Power of Natural Solutions UK Release Date 2022-03-01 Pages 220 Imprint Acres U.S.A., Inc Place of Publication Texas Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-12-15 NZ Release Date 2020-12-15 US Release Date 2020-12-15 Publisher Acres U.S.A., Inc Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-12-15 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:143268756;

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