Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer
Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009276
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Oakland, California • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer, Novella Carpenter explores her transformative journey cultivating a small urban farm in Oakland, California. The memoir details how she grows vegetables, raises livestock, and navigates challenges, highlighting the rewards and realities of urban agriculture while emphasizing community interaction and sustainable living.
Informative
Adventurous
Inspirational
Humorous
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer is praised for its engaging storytelling and insightful exploration of urban farming. Carpenter's humor and honesty shine, making complex topics accessible. Some critics note a lack of deep exploration into systemic issues, but overall, it's an inspiring and educational read that encourages sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Who Should Read Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer?
Readers who enjoy Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer are urban gardening enthusiasts who appreciate memoirs blending humor, sustainability, and a DIY spirit. Fans of Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma and Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle would find this narrative of city farming engaging.
10,315 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The book reflects on Novella Carpenter's experience of creating an urban farm in a run-down neighborhood in Oakland, California, showcasing her passion for sustainable living and urban agriculture.
Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer has inspired many urban dwellers to engage in small-scale farming and reconsider the relationship between food and city life.
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Novella Carpenter took her urban farming endeavor seriously enough to raise not only vegetables but also livestock, including chickens, turkeys, and even pigs, in the heart of the city.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Oakland, California • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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