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Living off the land and the decentrism philosophy
1934 cost comparison by Ralph Borsodi showed home canning saved 20 to 30 percent over factory tomatoes. He questioned mass production economics and promoted decentralism and self sufficiency. He founded the School of Living in Rockland County New York to explore agrarian living. His writings and moves reflect his shift from urban to rural life during the Great Depression.
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New York
Ralph Borsodi
Borsodi
School of Living
Rockland County
N.Y
Troy Mills
Linn County