Soil in their Souls

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"Like many of the families in this book, Rex Sly follows in the footsteps of his ancestors who were also farmers in the Fens. The land was reclaimed, giving a unique bond between 'soil and soul' - each generation wishing to leave their soils as a sustainable inheritance to the next. The variety of crops which are grown has changed little over the years, but the traditional farms have been largely replaced by high-tech agro-businesses supplying supermarkets and international corporations. However, not all farms in the Fens are large, and the richness of the soil still enables the small grower to survive in a niche marketplace. Rex Sly charts the changes and development of this fascinating region, from land reclamation, small-holdings and horsepower to aerial spraying and multi-national workforces"--Back cover