Product Review Monday

This week’s book review is a volume by a delightful author named Tim Young. He’s written many books, but the one I’m highlighting today is his classic “The Accidental Farmers.”

I’ve interviewed and been interviewed by Tim Young several times over the years. I tell ya, he’s a younger version of Joel Salatin: Someone with a farming vision that goes far, far beyond sustainable and organic.

Here’s the Amazon summary: “When Tim and Liz Young decided to leave their comfortable suburban life and become first-time farmers in rural Georgia, they embarked on a journey that would change their lives. The Accidental Farmers reveals how the couple learned that hamburgers, bacon, and eggs don’t come from the supermarket but from real animals that forge emotional bonds with their human caretakers. Seeking a middle path between a meatless lifestyle and the barbarism of factory food, Tim and Liz created a sustainable oasis where rare breed animals and humans live together searching for something nearly lost by both humans and the animals…how to live naturally off the land.This book is a personal memoir of the Young’s journey to farming and is sure to delight those interested in moving to the country or simply learning more about the struggles of sustainable farming.“

“The Accidental Farmers” is a highly inspirational book.

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Don’s product recommendation is something he uses so frequently that he just keeps it in the house (rather than the shop). I refer to his faithful stud finder. Specifically, it’s a Zircon StudSensor Pro SL Edge Finder Deep-Scanning Stud Finder with SpotLite Pointing System.

Don writes: “I’ve had this model for over 10 years, possibly longer. It is great for locating studs behind sheet rock and plywood. It locates the edges of the studs very exactly and it’s easy to use. The model I have doesn’t come with the locator light on the front (but it’s a good addition). Works every time for me and does what it says it does. A great tool for a reasonable price.”

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