Harvest the wisdom in farmer/author/naturalist Eric Herm’s timely book, “Son Of A Farmer, Child of the Earth,” his website and topical blog, all great resources about, in his words, “a healthier relationship between humanity and Naure.” He’s a Texan enduring the current southwest drought. His book’s subhead: “A Path to Agriculture’s Higher Consciousness.”
More about Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth: examines commercial agriculture’s strain on our natural resources, delicate ecosystems, and the farmer. As a fourth-generation farmer, Eric Herm deals with the harsh economic realities and complicated legislation facing farmers, as well as the undeniable health impact of GMO crops and excessive chemicals on all living creatures. Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth provides ample resources of natural, healthy alternatives that will inspire the farmers’ transformation from corporate-motivated producers back to the flesh and bone guardian angels of the Earth.
A blog excerpt of Eric’s, “The Art of Opposing GMOs”: Here’s the thing about being against GMOs: We’re in the minority. Not because so many Americans think there is nothing wrong with genetically-modified crops and food, but simply because most Americans have no idea what they are. It is our job, those of us who do know, to continue to beat the drum on this issue. It’s not up to someone else. It’s up to each one of us.
I salute Eric for disseminating information about both this huge societal ill—AND its solution: education, awareness, and our ability to choose what’s best for ourselves. We are far from powerless. Spread the word!