Discover the story of Balanced Farming in Missouri and how farmers and extension workers built a practical approach to farm and home planning.
This book traces the origins and growth of Balanced Farming, a method that blends farm layout, soil care, livestock balance, and family living. It explains how local leaders, county agents, and home demonstration staff collaborated to turn ideas into steady, action‑oriented programs. Readable and grounded in real examples, it shows how group coaching and simplified planning tools helped many farm families improve daily living and income without overwhelming paperwork.
- Learn how the approach moved from individual planning to group demonstrations that reached more families.
- See the step‑by‑step planning process used with groups, including soil tests, water management, and family living plans.
- Understand the role of community organizations and county extension structures in sustaining change.
Ideal for readers curious about agricultural extension work, rural development, and the practical steps behind a large movement that aimed to improve the farm, the home, and the community.