Taking Stock

Since childhood, Roger Morgan-Grenville has been captivated by cows, inspiring him to spend time as a part-time laborer on a beef cattle farm at age 61—despite having no prior farming experience. This evocative book blends history, adventure, and commentary to explore the deep relationship between humans and cattle, raising questions about how cows are raised and our place in their lives. It encourages reflection on food choices and advocates for reintroducing nature into food production in the modern era.