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Craig Thompson's Memoir Explores Ginseng Farming's Challenges

5/12/2025

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In *Ginseng Roots: A Memoir* (2025), Craig Thompson takes readers on a vivid journey through his ten years on ginseng farms in Marathon, Wisconsin. With stunning illustrations, he weaves together personal stories and broader themes of agricultural ties, immigrant labor, and the repercussions of Trump’s tariffs, painting a heartfelt picture of rural life and the challenges of contemporary farming.

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In *Ginseng Roots: A Memoir* (2025), Craig Thompson takes readers on a vivid journey through his ten years on ginseng farms in Marathon, Wisconsin. With stunning illustrations, he weaves together personal stories and broader themes of agricultural ties, immigrant labor, and the repercussions of Trump’s tariffs, painting a heartfelt picture of rural life and the challenges of contemporary farming.