Joel Salatin

Salatin es el granjero más polémico y activo de los Estados Unidos. Defiende apasionadamente las pequeñas granjas, las cooperativas locales, y el derecho a tener a otra opción fuera del paradigma de la agricultura industrial.Nos presenta un manifiesto de ideas practicas y filosoficas sobre como hacer agricultura y ganaderia sostenible y poder alimentar a un gran sector de la poblacion.Destaca la importancia de consumir alimentos sanos, ecologicos y estacionales, la necesidad de apoyar la agricultura local, el respeto al medio ambiente y el valor de vivir cerca de la naturaleza y de las personas que amamos, entre muchas otras recomendaciones.

From Christian libertarian farmer Joel Salatin, a clarion call to readers to honor the animals and the land, and produce food based on spiritual principles.What on earth is The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs? Its an inspiring call to action for people of faith . . . a heartfelt plea to heed the Bibles guidance . . . .Its an important and thought-provoking explanation of how by simply appreciating the marvelous pigness of pigs, we are celebrating the Glory of God. As a man of deep faith and student of the Bible, and as a respected and successful ecological family farmer, Joel Salatin knows that God created heaven and earth and meant for all living organisms to be true to their nature and their endowed holy purpose. He intended for us to respect and care for His gift of creation, not to ravage and mistreat it for our own pleasure or wealth. The example that inspires the books title explains what Salatin means: when huge corporate farms confine pigs in cramped and dark pens, inject them with antibiotics and feed them herbicide-saturated food simply to increase profits, they are not respecting them as a creation of God or allowing them to express even their most rudimentary uniqueness - that special role that is part of His design. Every living organism has a God-given uniqueness to its life that must be honored and respected, and too often that is not happening today. Salatin shows us the long overlooked ethics and instructions in the Bible for how to eat, how to shop, how to think about how we farm and feed the world. Through scripture and Biblical stories, he shows us why its more vital than ever to look to the good book rather than corporate America when feeding the country and your family. Salatin makes a compelling case for Christian stewardship of the earth and how it relates to every action we take regarding our food. He also opens our eyes to a common misconception many Christians may have about environmentalism: its not a bad thing, and definitely not just the province of secular liberals; its really a very good thing, part of heeding Gods Word. With warmth and with humor, but with no less piercing criticism of the industrial food complex, Salatin brings readers on a fascinating journey of farming, food and faith. Readers will not say grace over their plates the same way ever again.

Virginia farmer Joel Salatin, who has been offered a prominent role in President Trumps Department of Agriculture, has become the new voice of clean, local, healthy eating. From Salatins point of view, life in the 21st century just aint normal. In FOLKS, THIS AINT NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love. Salatin has many thoughts on what normal is and shares practical and philosophical ideas for changing our lives in small ways that have big impact. Salatin urges people to take a better look at their food: Whats in it, where is it coming from and how did it get the table? Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginias most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture" and profiled in the Academy Award nominated documentary Food, Inc. and the bestselling book The Omnivores Dilemma, understands what food should be: Wholesome, seasonal, raised naturally, procured locally, prepared lovingly, and eaten with a profound reverence for the circle of life. And his message doesnt stop there. From child-rearing, to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storytellers knack for the revealing anecdote. Salatins crucial message and distinctive voice--practical, provocative, scientific, and down-home philosophical in equal measure--make FOLKS, THIS AINT NORMAL a must-read book.

Salatin es el granjero más polémico y activo de los Estados Unidos. Defiende apasionadamente las pequeñas granjas, las cooperativas locales, y el derecho a tener a otra opción fuera del paradigma de la agricultura industrial.Nos presenta un manifiesto de ideas practicas y filosoficas sobre como hacer agricultura y ganaderia sostenible y poder alimentar a un gran sector de la poblacion.Destaca la importancia de consumir alimentos sanos, ecologicos y estacionales, la necesidad de apoyar la agricultura local, el respeto al medio ambiente y el valor de vivir cerca de la naturaleza y de las personas que amamos, entre muchas otras recomendaciones.Joel Salatin es un pionero del siglo XXI con los pies sobre la tierra, uno de esos pensadores criticos cuyas palabras y trabajo tienen el poder de transformar la forma en que piensa toda una generacion. Esto no es normal, ayudara a sembrar un nuevo movimiento de la naturaleza y a inspirar a la gente en todo el mundo, especialmente a los jovenes que tienen la necesidad de una esperanza practica. Y, ademas, el libro es muy divertido de leer. Vacas sagradas, esten alertas. Richard Louv, autor de The Nature Principle y Last Child in the Woods