FARMERS UNITE: PLANNING A PROTEST FOR FAIR PRICES

Set in the late 1970s, this historical account follows farmers facing collapsed grain prices and widespread farm auctions. In 1979, they organized a tractor procession to Washington, D.C., seeking congressional action on prices. Archival photographs accompany the account of the protest, which contributed to new legislation and also helped clear the city after a snowstorm. It recalls an era when people had lost sight of where food comes from. Back matter includes an author’s note, a timeline, and information about farm pricing.