The Reemergence of the Horse-Powered Farm

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Oct. 26, 2013 Food & Drink

Stephen Leslie is the author of The New Horse-Powered Farm. His book is a technical guide to using horse power instead of machinery on small farms.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

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Harriet Ells, Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Sarah Rogozen, Caroline Chamberlain, Gideon Brower

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