Two Years Behind the Plow Author:Jonathan Stewart Two Years Behind the Plow describes a small group of Peace Corps volunteers´ efforts to engage Nepali farmers in the Green Revolution. Between 1969 and 1971 the author lived in a small village in a remote jungle valley at the foot of the Himalayas. With mixed success, he demonstrated the advantages of using hybrid seed and chemicals to increas... more »e the productivity of local rice, maize and wheat crops. Interspersed with humorous tales of his experiences, he describes the physical and emotional challenges faced by young American Peace Corps volunteers living in a dramatically different culture. And for those keen to understand Nepal today, he shares the highlights of living there half a century ago.« less