“The most alarming sign of the state of our society now is that our leaders have the courage to sacrifice the lives of young people in war but have not the courage to tell us that we must be less greedy and less wasteful.”

American poet and farmer, born 1934. He is best known for his lyrical essays on rural life, sustainability, and ecological responsibility, blending poetry with practical wisdom. His work often critiques industrial agriculture and advocates for small-scale farming as a moral and environmental necessity.