--- product_id: 1702072 title: "Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm" brand: "forrest pritchardjoel salatin" price: "18347CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1702072-gaining-ground-a-story-of-farmers-markets-local-food-saving store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm **Brand:** forrest pritchardjoel salatin **Price:** 18347CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm by forrest pritchardjoel salatin - **How much does it cost?** 18347CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1702072-gaining-ground-a-story-of-farmers-markets-local-food-saving) ## Best For - forrest pritchardjoel salatin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted forrest pritchardjoel salatin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm ## Images ![Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Q5CFSf8gL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book... (everyone will enjoy it too) *by J***D on Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013* Wow! What a fun read. I can't recommend this book enough - everyone can enjoy it. It's a quick, easy read and you'll definitely learn something along the way. I'll admit upfront that I've been buying meats (beef, lamb, chicken, pork) and eggs from Smith Meadows farm for the past 3-4 years - conveniently brought every Saturday morning to my local Del Ray farmers' market. I also used to go to the Arlington farmers' market where they also have a Saturday stand. It was in Arlington that I first met Forrest. He's one of the nicest, friendliest, warmest people you'll ever meet. From the moment I met him, I could tell that he's very passionate about his work, his farm, and his products. After about a year of buying from him, I decided to visit the farm - on their annual Farm Day. Forrest gave us a thorough and fully educational tour of the pastures and the various livestock raising techniques. The family and community feel on the farm is palpable. So when I heard that Forrest had written a book, I pre-ordered it on Amazon and had it in my hot little hands as soon as it was released. I don't know what I was expecting other than a story about "life on the farm" - I was not expecting the absolutely entertaining tale of perseverance that Forrest weaves. I couldn't believe that half that stuff happened... and kept happening... and yet he stuck with his goal of turning around the family farm and making it work in these crazy, modern times we live in. He effortlessly blends farming 101 with humorous anecdotes and family tragedies and life lessons. It's really a hard book to put down. I read it in just a day or so. My dad even read it cover-to-cover within 36 hours and he hardly ever reads anything. He LOVED it! It's a great slice of life story, but with the added insights into: what are we, as Americans, eating these days? why? how can we have healthy food and more environmental responsible farms? what will it take to make that happen? My dad finished this book and instantly wanted to drive from eastern Pennsylvania to the Smith Meadows farm near West Virginia - just to load up on a freezer full of goodies. But I reminded him that the real lesson from Forrest's book is that there are local farmers all across the U.S. and there are wonderful local farmers near most of us - go out and support them. You'll be glad you did! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've ever read! *by N***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014* Normally, I never read novels as they won't keep my interest. I always prefer more educational/information books. I couldn't put this book down. It's one of the best books I've read in my life. At the time I first read it I was reading many books on natural farming, as I was planning to try my hand at it. While this book isn't a technical step by step guide, it gives the feel of what I would be in for. Both the ups and downs. It's a heartwarming story that opens a window into the difficulty of trying to start a simple county life in a time that they're fading away. One of the things I liked best about this book is that Forrest comes off very intelligent, but yet he never lacks humility and sports a great sense of humor, which makes the story fun to read.After I read it I gave it to my mother. She loved it, and agreed that it was one of the best books she'd ever read. Later I went on a road trip with my girlfriend and read it to her while she drove. We read most of the book on that trip and finished reading it sitting in the woods with my goat herd when we got back. She absolutely loved the book and came away with a new perspective on county life, and why we need to buy real food from real farmers. It created just as much discussion as it did reading. I enjoyed it just as much the second time through.I recommend this book to everyone, whether you've lived your entire life on a farm, grew up in New York City, or anywhere in between, it's for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Family farming and so much more *by B***X on Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022* This is the best book on family farming I have ever read. The author provides interesting aspects of family farming and did not hesitate to write about his successes and as well as his failures. This is a book that will not only give the reader a different perspective on farming and food but also about problem solving, being willing to put everything into an endeavor, to persevere, to learn from what worked and what didn't, to even question decisions made and steps taken. There are also sprinklings of humor throughout that always brought a smile or a chuckle. I found this book to be a fantastic read, and was a little sorry to get to the end. The author is a wonderful writer and it would be great it if he could continue the story... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1702072-gaining-ground-a-story-of-farmers-markets-local-food-saving](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1702072-gaining-ground-a-story-of-farmers-markets-local-food-saving) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*