Digging the Past: How and Why to Imagine Seventeenth-Century Agriculture

"Digging the Past" explores 17th-century farming practices and their connection to contemporary issues in agriculture and food systems. By examining historical experiments, innovations, and reservations of the era, the book offers insights into the roots of modern practices and invites listeners to reflect on future possibilities. Combining diverse fields of study, it presents detailed case studies of innovations like composting, local food, and natural wine, engaging both specialists and general audiences in understanding the ground beneath our current food landscape.