Playing in the Dirt gathers writing, interviews, and art from queer farmers, growers, and land stewards in the midwest region of the United States. Building on the experiences of more than one hundred queer midwestern farmers, this volume invites readers to explore queer joy, more-than-human relationships, and liberatory futures. Printed in full-color with palettes inspired by midwest gardens, each piece in this collection celebrates the vibrancy and playfulness of queer growers’ lives. Immerse yourself in poems, photographs, essays, collages, and more that capture what it means to be a queer midwestern grower.

Editors: Taylor Hartson, Patricia Mathu, Safiya Buchanan-Kennedy, darien hunter golston, and Sandelis S. 

Year: 2024
Pages: 92
Dimensions: 6.5x8.25 in.
Cover: Softcover, coil bound
Language: English

1st printing of 500