“Read these poems. There is wisdom here. Wisdom says tread lightly. Feel gratitude. Revere the source. Listen to the ancient, loving conversation that, by implication, includes everything—life, death, growth, nourishment, manners, fear, frustration, love, morality, humility, wonder.”—James Galvin, foreword to Over This Soil

“The poems in Over This Soil are a poignant reminder of the critical bond between the amazing renewable natural resources of our farms and who we are as people. As goodwill ambassadors, these poems are timeless and humbling. They should be on every shelf for quick reference when the soul needs replenishing.”—Ralph Grossi, American Farmland Trust