Fields of Gold: Financing the Global Land Rush (Cornell Series on Land: New Perspectives on Territory, Development, and Environment)

Fairbairn's book is an exceptional source for anyone interested in taking a deep dive into corporate investment in the world's agricultural land base. I highly recommend this read for students, advocates, and researchers who want to better understand the current landscape of farmland transition. The book includes ethnographic details from Brazil and the United States, providing an illuminating view of the relationships and processes at the core of the global land grab. Clearly written and deeply researched- a must read for agrifood scholars and activists.

I stumbled upon this book while I writing a term paper for a graduate seminar in social theory - I found Dr. Fairbairn's work incredibly helpful. While the agriculture is a bit outside my general topic area, this book's brilliant contextualization helped me understand how value operates in contexts far beyond the field. Would highly recommend as a starting point for anyone interested in financialization, value, and agriculture.

This is a really thoughtful book on an incredibly important subject. Fairbairn explores the politics of financial institutions buying up farmland in an accessible style, making it a really enjoyable read, despite the dense subject matter. Though it’s a scholarly book, the style makes it appropriate for undergraduate classes and interested members of the public.

Exceptionally well-written and meticulously researched, this book breaks new ground on the critically important topic of farmland investment. Fairbairn's narrative style is thoroughly engaging, clear, and accessible, and her analysis is first-rate. Highly recommend!

A obra apresenta vários relatos da evolução do mercado de compra de imóveis rurais pelo mundo, como modalidade de investimento financeiro. Um trabalho profundo e bem reflexivo, com pontuações sobre a situação destes empreendimentos em terras brasileiras.