ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Peter Burkard felt the call of the back-to-the-land movement in the 1970's and has devoted himself to food growing and living closer to the Earth ever since. 

In 2009, he was honored for being the only vendor at the Sarasota Farmers' Market to have been there the entire thirty years of its existence.  Besides the decades of market gardening experience, he is formally educated in agriculture, graduating from the University of Florida in 1976. 

He seeks to spread his values and knowledge so as to help make the human impact on the planet more peaceful, sustainable, and just. 

NEWS!

NEW LOWER PRICE ON BOOKS PURCHASED AT THE FARMERS' MARKET! In-person, cash purchases of the book at the Sarasota Farmers' market are now only $12.95 or $10 for two or more.

Our Fall-Winter-Spring Peak season of fabulous local organic veggies is already underway.  More goodies are showing up every week and it is also the best time of year for gardeners to plant those veggie and herb gardens. Contact me to get on the weekly e-mail list.  Be sure to come early, as we are one of the most popular stands at the market!