The Contrary Farmer by Gene Logsdon. Critics of American Agriculture bemoan the widespread decline of family farms and the dominion of chemical intensive factory farming. Gene Logsdon asserts that the solution to this crises is cottage farming--farming for fun as well as profit. The Contrary Farmer combines the virtues of a manual for the practicing farmer with eloquent meditations in praise of work and pleasure. The book gives its readers tools and tenets, but also hilarious stories and beautiful evocations of the Ohio countryside Logsdon knows as his place in the universe. Soft cover, 7" x 9", 236 pages. If you prefer to order by phone call 866.596.9982 toll-free. We offer free shipping on all orders over $19.94. Orders under $19.95 will have a $2.50 handling fee added. THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE AS PART OF A SET "The Logsdon Collection" for a reduced price. Enter "Logsdon" or Logsdon Collection" in the "Search" box.