Jim Patrico

Broschiertes Buch

Dispatches from Farm Country

A Journalist's Decadeslong Search for the Soul of Rural America in a Changing World

Beschreibung

"Dispatches from Farm Country" by Jim Patrico captures the heart of rural America through intimate, humorous stories of real farmers and ranchers. From a dairy farmer fostering prison babies to a Kansas ranch couple's love story in a 1930s blizzard, this book offers a poignant look at lives that bridge America's urban-rural divide and illustrate our common humanity.

Autor

Jim Patrico, a seasoned photojournalist, has spent more than 40 years traveling across America and 21 other countries to document the lives of farmers and ranchers. Originally from a large city, he embedded himself in rural life by moving to the small farming town of Plattsburg, Missouri. Patrico's unique perspective and dedication earned him numerous accolades, including the Henry R. Luce Special Citation for public service reporting, the title of Agricultural Journalist of the Year by the North American Agricultural Journalist, and two Oscars in Agriculture. As a Master Writer and Writer of Merit for the American Agricultural Editors Association, his work has had a significant impact on agricultural journalism. Patrico is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism with an emphasis on photojournalism. He is also the author of two commissioned books, one about the American tax system and another on the history of photo use by farm magazines. His extensive career highlights his deep connection to and appreciation for rural America.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bookbaby
• Seitenzahl: 388
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 576g
• ISBN-13: 9798350971613
• Artikelnr.: 71893814