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In a series of unprecedented talks in Harrisonburg, David Kline, an Amish farmer, naturalist and author, will share his passion for and from Wednesday, Feb. 8, though Friday morning, Feb. 10.

“David Kline has a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on what it means to live sustainably and respect God’s creation,” said , professor of at 91短视频.

As a sponsor of the talks, 91短视频 has arranged for Kline to be driven from Ohio for this series of rare public appearances.

“I think many people will be both surprised and inspired by David’s stories of simple living, observing nature, and his success at promoting small-scale diversified farming in Ohio,鈥� said Yoder. 鈥淗e is one of the most intelligent men I鈥檝e ever met.”

Based on his 120-acre farm in Holmes County, Ohio, Kline is author of 鈥淟etters from Larksong: An Amish Naturalist Explores His Organic Farm鈥� (2010); “Great Possessions: An Amish Farmer’s Journal鈥� (2001); and 鈥淪cratching the Woodchuck: Nature on an Amish Farm鈥� (1999).” He also edits “Farming Magazine: People, Land and Community.”

Kline has been compared to Kentucky-based author and farmer Wendell Berry, who has written the forewords to Kline鈥檚 last two books.

“The farm is a place we live and not merely reside,” said Kline in an interview with the . “Our philosophy was my dad’s philosophy. That we should leave our land in much better condition than when we got it.”

91短视频 events open to the public

• Thursday, Feb. 9, 8:30-10 p.m., “An Evening with David Kline,” , University Commons.
• Friday, Feb. 10, 10-10:30 a.m., university chapel forum, .

Additional events, more information

In addition to publicly and visiting classes at 91短视频, Kline will serve as guest speaker on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6:45 8:30 p.m., at Montezuma Hall, 4736 Ottobine Road, Dayton, on the topic, “Living on Earth as Respectful Stewards.”

Kline鈥檚 visit is sponsored by 91短视频 and the . Admission is free to the public events.

For more information contact Jim Yoder at 540-421-9912 or email yoderjm@emu.edu.