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If you've stopped at a diner in a tiny rural town and wondered what the farmers were talking about in their coffee klatch, here are some answers. Thanks to the people of Courtland, who let Kate Benz listen in, told her their family histories, explained ag policy, and gossiped discreetly, those of us who live in bigger towns and bluer places might be better equipped to sit down, order some eggs, and join the conversation. Like me, you'll find yourself thinking about these people after you finished reading. --C. J. Janovy, author of No Place Like Home Kate Benz shares the simplicity and complexity, the challenges and rewards, the highs and lows of a rural town and agricultural community. The way she has connected the personal story and local culture is informative and endearing. You'll want to go visit Courtland. I love this book so much--it's one of the most enticing farming stories I've read. --Marci Penner, director of Kansas Sampler Foundation Kate's book has given the reader an honest perspective of our small-town characters and rural culture. We appreciated the humor and willingness to get a full perspective of our way of life here. --Luke and Jennifer Mahin, co-owners of Irrigation Ales in Courtland, Kansas

Join the conversation. Like me, you'll find yourself thinking about these people after you finished reading, and wishing they'd spend a little less time complaining about how hard farming is and a little more time joining up with their urban countrymen to help save democracy, as all of us must.--C. J. Janovy, author of No Place Like Home Kate Benz shares the simplicity and complexity, the challenges and rewards, the highs and lows of a rural town and agricultural community. The way she has connected the personal story and local culture is informative and endearing. You'll want to go visit Courtland. I love this book so much--it's one of the most enticing farming stories I've read.--Marci Penner, director of Kansas Sampler Foundation Kate's book has given the reader an honest perspective of our small-town characters and rural culture. We appreciated the humor and willingness to get a full perspective of our way of life here.--Luke and Jennifer Mahin, co-owners of Irrigation Ales in Courtland, Kansas

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Kate Benz is a freelance writer in South Dakota.

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