Wisdom of the Last Farmer by David Mas Masumoto

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of reading about food and the local food movement. Currently I am reading David Mas Masumoto’s latest book, Wisdom of the Last Farmer. I was introduced to Mr. Masumoto’s work through the recommendation of a local chef whom I respect a great deal. Mr. Masumoto’s family farm is most known for its peaches, and he writes about the beauty of his family farm as well as the hardships he and his family have endured.

Mr. Masumoto spoke at our local library recently about his book and his farm. Among other topics, he spoke of mindful eating and eating with our memories. Of course his example related to the peach. If you have eaten an incredibly juicy peach in your life time, you won’t forget it.

As a result of his book and others I’ve read, namely “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver, my husband and I have decided to sign up for a weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) box. Stay tuned as our subscription starts in March….