Farmers Unite!
Planting a Protest for Fair Prices

Grain prices dropped in the late 1970s, and in 1979, thousands of tractors from all over the US traveled to Washington DC to protest. Many gatherings were planned with lawmakers, but little was accomplished until the farmers' problems came to the attention of singer Willie Nelson who organized a pop......more

It often catches me by surprise when I see books that center eras from my own life as historic, although I'm well aware that my long life has allowed me to witness many unforgettable events and times. In this case, the era depicted is during the seventies, the Jimmy Carter era. My strongest impressi......more

FARMERS UNITE is a thoroughly researched, fascinating look at the farm crisis protests of the 1970s and 80s, including Farm Aid and what resulted from it. This book considers the concept of fairness to those who grow our food, and how peaceful protest movements can make significant change in our soc......more

FARMERS UNITE is such a well-researched and fascinating book! It covers a historic moment when the farms united to protest unfair crop prices, unsustainable practices, and the fall of the family farms. Lindsay Metcalf intriguing narrative, along with powerful black and white images from those moment......more

I read this book because my dad's parents participated in this protest. They had a camper that they took. This is a very simplistic book with the farmers being heroes. However, we still see prices rise for meats, dairy, and fresh products without the farmer benefitting. Since that time we have lost......more