The organic no-till farming revolution : high-production methods for small-scale farmers /

"The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution is the no-till chemical-free growing roadmap, showing how no-till lowers barriers to starting a small farm, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases efficiency and profitability, and promotes soil health. This hands-on manual is specifically written fo...

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Main Authors: Mefferd, Andrew
Group Author: Hoffman-Krull, Kai
Published: New Society Publishers,
Publisher Address: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada :
Publication Dates: [2019]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution is the no-till chemical-free growing roadmap, showing how no-till lowers barriers to starting a small farm, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases efficiency and profitability, and promotes soil health. This hands-on manual is specifically written for natural and small-scale farmers."--
Carrier Form: xii, 323 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780865718845
0865718849
Index Number: S604
CLC: S345
Call Number: S345/M495
Contents: pt. 1. The organic no-till farming revolution -- pt. 2. Grower interviews -- Mulch grown in place : Dan Pratt, Astarte Farm ; Shawn Jadrnicek, Wild Hop Farm ; Shawn Jadrnicek, "Advanced no-till mulching and crimping techniques" -- Cardboard mulch : Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib, Seeds of Solidarity Farm -- Deep straw mulch : Andrew Schwerin, Sycamore Bend Farm ; Dan Heryer and Brooke Selvaggio, Urbavore Farm -- Deep compost mulch : Denise and Tony Gaetz, Bare Mountain Farm ; Polly and Jay Armour and Jenna Kincaid, Four Winds Farm ; Daniel Mays, Frith Farm ; Hedda Brorstrom, Full Bloom Flower Far