Quinn to launch ag book Tuesday in Big Sandy

Internationally renowned Big Sandy organic farmer Bob Quinn will be launching his book, “Grain by Grain,” at the Big Sandy Library Tuesday.

Co-authored by Liz Carlisle, who wrote “Lentil Underground” about organic farmers in north-central Montana, Quinn said, the book is a culmination of his ideas, experience and research he has developed over the years. Quinn came back to his hometown to spend the official release date speaking to his community members and signing books.

The event at Big Sandy Library was originally supposed to start about 5 p.m., Quinn said, but because of the weather, they’re starting at 2:30 p.m. and going to about 6 p.m. Quinn will be signing books and speaking.

The book’s subtitle, “A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food,” speaks of the intent he had in writing the book, Quinn said.

He said he switched his family farm to organic in the early 1980s, has developed, researched and marketed his Kamut ancient grain in the U.S. and internationally, has started two businesses in Big Sandy based on his farm products and speaks internationally about these three enterprises.

“The book is written to give hope,” he said, adding, “It’s a call to action to see what’s happening (in the food production industry) for what it is, and to start to work on changes.”