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  • A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World
  • Written by: Joel Salatin
  • Narrated by: Joel Salatin
  • Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (92 ratings)

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Folks, This Ain't Normal

Written by: Joel Salatin
Narrated by: Joel Salatin
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From farmer Joel Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. Here, 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 impacts.

>Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginia's 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 best-selling book The Omnivore's 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 doesn't stop there. From child-rearing to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storyteller's knack for the revealing anecdote.

Salatin's crucial message and distinctive voice - practical, provocative, scientific, and down-home philosophical in equal measure - makes Folks, This Ain't Normal a must-listen book.

©2011 Joel Salatin (P)2011 Hachette

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Very informative.

Very informative and stimulates my interest in ethical farming & sustainable agriculture.

In a victim culture where everyone blames livestock farming on anything they can get away with - Joel Salatin gets some things off his chest about the politics and malpractices of farming and he offers up real world solutions to some of the very terrible problems consumers face. It's not a book that fixes all things but It's obvious he's passionate about his work and is doing his best to leave the Earth better than he found it.
This was me dipping my toes into learning where my food comes from for the first time
It was a very eye opening experience and I feel like I've gained a lot of useful knowledge that will benefit me for years to come. This is like the Redpill of farming and where your food comes from

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Enlightening

I absolutely loved this book. So much incredible wisdom. I couldn't stop listening to it.

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A libertarian and a farmer

I think a agree with Joel Salatin on everything.
This book is filled with common sense.

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Great reading/listening!

I always enjoy a Joel Salatin book, and this one is narrated by the author. A pleasure to listen to and the ideas presented stir me to action.

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Loved it

Many inspirational tips on how to live in a healthier way. Anyone who is wanting to do farming, should listen to this book.

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Real and Fantastic!

I absolutely love this book! It is real, logical, and I highly recommend it to the entire world!

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Fe Gad gig mmm er diff see ji ooo xxx xxx 4;sob man yet

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Shocking and unfortunately very accurate!

The author, Joel Salatin, really surprised me. I went into this book expecting to disagree with at least 50% of it, but to be honest I’m now experiencing a bit of a paradigm shift which is really quite uncommon for a single book to do that. This book should really be required reading for everybody who lives in a westernized society; Canada, United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom for example. I will never look at the food I eat the same way again.

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Discourage with Audible

Contacted Audible rep by phone.
Unable to download entire book.
She hung up. So frustrated.

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Everyone needs to give it a listen

People aughta hear this out, and get off their buts and start doing the things Joel suggests. In 2022, the message is more dire. Supply chains are falling apart and soon we won't have the time to get local agricultural economies thriving.

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