Folks, This Ain't Normal

A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World

By: Joel Salatin

Narrated by: Joel Salatin

Virginia farmer Joel Salatin, who has been offered a prominent role in President Trump's Department of Agriculture, has become the new voice of clean, local, healthy eating.

From Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love. Salatin has many thoughts on what normal is and shares practical and philosophical ideas for changing our lives in small ways that have big impact. Salatin urges people to take a better look at their food: What's in it, where is it coming from and how did it get the table?

Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginia's most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture" and profiled in the Academy Award nominated documentary Food, Inc. and the bestselling book The Omnivore's Dilemma, understands what food should be: Wholesome, seasonal, raised naturally, procured locally, prepared lovingly, and eaten with a profound reverence for the circle of life. And his message doesn't stop there. From child-rearing, to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storyteller's knack for the revealing anecdote.

Salatin's crucial message and distinctive voice--practical, provocative, scientific, and down-home philosophical in equal measure--make FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL a must-read book.

A review from a recent convert

Would you consider the audio edition of Folks, This Ain't Normal to be better than the print version?

Joel narrates his own writing so he knows what he intended to say at each point. He is an entertaining speaker and informative writer.

What other book might you compare Folks, This Ain't Normal to and why?

Along the same vein is "Farm City". Another interesting listen about transformational farming.

Fascinating look into what the author calls...

Fascinating look into what the author calls historical normalcy, growing up in Pa near a lot of derelict farms it always was lost on me why we shipped so much of our food in, w/o utilizing what we have at our feet. Joel discusses everything from food politics to family and faith, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Highly recommended.

The best!

Joel continues to inspire me to be better and do more with my life. I learn things from him that truly impact my life.

Phenomenal

The Author never disappoints & I appreciate his honesty. I especially appreciate the way he infuses his natural storytelling with hard hitting facts!

good down-to-earth reality check!

Joel's view on how to tackle modern day life are inspiring and refreshing. I have finished this book inspired to make changes in my own life to get back to normalcy.