The World Needs Peasants
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Sustainable AgriculturePeasant FarmingEnvironmentalism
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Sustainable Agriculture
Peasant Farming
Environmentalism
The essay argues that peasant farmers play a crucial role in maintaining the planet's ecological balance and human social life, sparking a thoughtful discussion on the importance of sustainable agriculture.
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pmdulaney
3 months ago
Yes, we recognize the need for an underclass, but we all strive to make sure our kids and our grandkids won't be part of it.
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