The Olive Tree: A Personal Journey Through Mediterranean Olive Groves (Digital Original) (The Olive Farm Series)

By: Carol Drinkwater

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Synopsis: An olive farmer journeys through Spain, Italy, and North Africa to find the future of agriculture in an age of chemicals and climate challenges. Carol Drinkwater&’s beloved olive farm in the South of France was suffering badly from destructive pests and premature ripening. In a hunt for answers, she decided to set out on her own for a fact-finding tour of Spain, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria. In The Olive Tree, Carol recounts not only the agricultural education she gained during her travels, but the dangers she faced as terrorist bombs rocked one of her destinations and a group of beekeepers helped shepherd her through dangerous territory. Through it all, she confronts issues faced by farmers and non-farmers alike in today&’s world, from climate change to diminishing water reserves to the excessive use of chemicals. Ultimately, she will return to her land in Provence with a new appreciation for the urgency of these problems—and with an ingenious vision for the future shared with her by a brilliant group of olive growers . . .Praise for the Olive Farm series &“Vibrant, intoxicating and heartwarming.&” —Sunday Express &“Spellbinding . . . a must for anyone who dreams of moving to a kinder climate and starting a new life.&” —Choice

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 433 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781504078740
Publisher:: Open Road Media
Date of Addition:: 07/09/23
Copyrighted By:: Carol Drinkwater
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Travel, Cooking, Food and Wine, Outdoors and Nature, Technology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.