The Good Farmer

Developed by leading authors in the field this book offers a cohesive and definitive theorisation of the concept of the 'good farmer' integrating historical analysis critique of contemporary applications of good farming concepts and new case studies providing a springboard for future research. The concept of the good farmer has emerged in recent years as part of a move away from attitude and economic-based understandings of farm decision-making towards a deeper understanding of culture and symbolism in agriculture. The Good Farmer shows why agricultural production is socially and culturally as well as economically important. It explores the history of the concept and its position in contemporary theory as well as its use and meaning in a variety of different contexts including landscape environment gender society and as a tool for resistance. By exploring the idea of the good farmer it reveals the often-unforeseen assumptions implicit in food and agricultural policy that draw on culture identity and presumed notions of what is 'good'. The book concludes by considering the potential of the good farmer concept for addressing future emerging issues in agriculture. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of food and agriculture and rural development as well as professionals and policymakers involved in the food and agricultural industry. . Language: English