“Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal: War Stories from the Local Food Front” by Joel Salatin is a hilarious, eye opening rant from a farmer who’s tired of being told “no.” If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to get fresh, local food or why the government seems determined to make farming as difficult as possible, this book lays it all out with a healthy dose of sarcasm and frustration.
Salatin, a self-described lunatic farmer, takes you through the absurd regulations and red tape that small farmers face every day. With stories that are equal parts funny and infuriating, he shows how the system is set up to make it nearly impossible for local food producers to thrive. But despite the challenges, his passion for farming and good, clean food shines through.
