Our Wild Farming Life
Adventures on a Scottish Highland Croft
by Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer
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Pub Date Mar 10 2022 | Archive Date Mar 04 2022
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Description
As seen on the BBC’s This Farming Life
The inspirational story of Lynbreck Croft—a regenerative Scottish farm rooted in local food, community, and the dreams of two women.
Lynn and Sandra left their friends, family, and jobs in England to travel north to Scotland to find a bit of land that they could call their own. They had in mind keeping a few chickens, a kitchen garden, and renting out some camping space; instead, they fell in love with Lynbreck Croft—150 acres of opportunity and beauty, shrouded by the Cairngorms and deep in the Highlands of Scotland.
But they had no money, no plan, and no experience in farming.
In Our Wild Farming Life, Lynn and Sandra recount their experiences as they rebuild their new home and work out what kind of farmers they want to be. They learn how to work with Highland cattle, become part of the crofting community and begin to truly understand how they can farm in harmony with nature to produce wonderful food for themselves and the people around them. Through efforts like these, Lynn and Sandra have been able to combine regenerative farming practices with old crofting traditions to keep their own personal values intact.
Our Wild Farming Life is what happens when you follow your dreams of living on the land; a story of how two people became farmers—and how they learned to make a living from it, their way.
Advance Praise
"I raced through this beautiful story with mounting awe and excitement. What Lynn and Sandra have achieved on their croft in Scotland is a miracle of rebirth on land that most would have considered beyond hope. Their success is testament to the wisdom of working with nature rather than battling against it and their pragmatism, honesty and openness to new and old ideas shines through on every page. I hope it inspires legions of new farmers."—Isabella Tree, author of Wilding
"Full of refreshing honesty and a burning passion to reconnect food, communities and nature, what Lynn and Sandra have achieved is nothing short of incredible. These two are the real deal; humble pioneers during a critical time working selflessly to empower others. Lynbreck Croft is the embodiment of how humans should approach food production, and this book serves as an invaluable resource for anybody who has an interest in a regenerative future."—Huw Richards, author of The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook
"The inspiring story of two courageous women who took the leap and embraced a whole new way of life. Lynn and Sandra, I salute you!"—Kate Humble, broadcaster and author of Home Cooked
‘This is a story that needed to be told. I defy anyone to be in the presence of Lynn and Sandra for ten minutes and not come away inspired and with a smile."—Euan McIlwraith, BBC TV and Radio presenter
Marketing Plan
• Advance Reader Copies
• Promotion on Chelsea Green social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook),
• Op-Ed placement
• Book Club promotions
• Advance Reader Copies
• Promotion on Chelsea Green social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook),
• Op-Ed placement
• Book Club promotions
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781645021650 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
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