RANCHER, FARMER, FISHERMAN Conservation Heroes of the American Heartland

Miriam Horn offers an audiobook about the interdependence of those making a difference in the environment. A Montana rancher whose land is protected by the Nature Conservancy, a Kansas farmer schooled in the latest soil preservation techniques, a Louisiana shrimper who helps Asian-Americans with fishing, and a barge owner's balancing act between the environment and business demands are among the stories. Narrator Chris Ciulla captures mood and feeling well as Horn reveals their lives and concerns. The effects of Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster are also considered. Horn's writing provides an overview of techniques such as continuous no-till agriculture and mob grazing while giving listeners insights into the lives of those who work the land. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2017]