Farmers Versus Foodies

The agriculture community has a decision to make. Will it be led by "insiders" who understand the industry and have dedicated their lives and livelihoods to it, or will it be led by "outsiders" who champion the notion that the industry is broken— a notion that the author refers to as "Ag Humpty Dumptyism." While the agriculture community has heard its critics for years, no ag thought leader has ever closely examined their sources, their breadth and depth, or what will happen if those outsiders succeed in reshaping the food system. Endorsed as recommended reading by former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, if you are a leader in the food and farming sector, you will want to spend time with this book. The agriculture community has a decision to make. Will it be led by "insiders" who understand the industry and have dedicated their lives and livelihoods to it, or will it be led by "outsiders" who champion the notion that the industry is broken— a notion that the author refers to as "Ag Humpty Dumptyism." While the agriculture community has heard its critics for years, no ag thought leader has ever closely examined their sources, their breadth and depth, or what will happen if those outsiders succeed in reshaping the food system. Endorsed as recommended reading by former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, if you are a leader in the food and farming sector, you will want to spend time with this book. Read more