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Leading agronomists not only explain the importance of grasses in our environment, they also share practical knowledge such as when to look for peak levels of nutrition within the growing cycle and how to use grass to restore soil to optimum health. A must-read for anyone interested in sustainable, bio-correct agriculture, this information-packed volume is a comprehensive look at an essential family of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2006, softcover, 320 pages. 32 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234156728,"sku":"6806","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6806_c787524a-4cb0-4449-a048-87600295acc5.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"paramagnetism-1","title":"Paramagnetism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the culmination of all of Callahan’s previous works and will certainly be his most popular book to date and a classic for years to come. Quite frankly, the author considers this his most important work ever, as he believes an understanding of paramagnetism — and its practical integration into farming — can save agriculture worldwide. In this one, beautiful little book, Callahan lays out a lifetime of research into low-frequency forces in nature and his discoveries regarding the force of paramagnetism and the amazing effects it has upon soils, plants and people. Join Phil Callahan as schooling, research, life experiences, insight and inspiration come together for the benefit of humankind. Amply illustrated by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1995, softcover, 128 pages. 68 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234189496,"sku":"6158","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6158_2f530de8-b90e-4424-a171-38a7c4d0b8ac.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"how-to-grow-top-quality-corn-1","title":"How to Grow Top Quality Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn which is better, hybrids or open-pollinated corn. How important is humus to high quality crops? Which fertilizer materials are harmful and which are beneficial? Practical hands-on knowledge that is hard to come by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSKU 114. Copyright 1984, 2009, softcover, 58 pages. 100 in a case.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234222264,"sku":"114","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/114_e5daa6fa-7471-4c72-aed1-c2d6e55ef138.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"a-farmers-guide-to-the-bottom-line-1","title":"A Farmer's Guide to the Bottom Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the culmination of Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters’ lifetime of experience, written in his honest, straight-ahead style, outlining how the small farmer-entrepreneur can find his way to a profitable bottom line. \u003cem\u003eA Farmer's Guide to the Bottom Line\u003c\/em\u003e provides how-to information on each step from planning to implementation of business practices for the eco-friendly farm and includes examples of people who are making a living, and a profit, by demanding a fair price for their labor. Whether you are considering taking up farming as an occupation or just interested in the economics and history of farming, this book is a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2002, softcover, 212 pages. 20 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Charles Walters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Cw_bw_medium.jpg?v=1539367245\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eCharles Walters was the founder and executive editor of Acres U.S.A. He penned thousands of articles on the technologies of organic and sustainable agriculture and authored many books on the subject. You can find a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" title=\"Complete collection of books written by Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\"\u003efull list of books written by Charles Walters here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234255032,"sku":"6535","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6535_07011f1a-db88-42a3-9bdd-4cf63288bf63.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"honor-system-marketing-1","title":"Honor System Marketing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith this book, Jeff Mcpherson reports that honor systems are making a comeback in the 21st century. Drawing on years of personal experience and interviews with dozens of fellow farmers, business owners and customers, he shows how you can make the honor system work to your advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHonor System Marketing\u003c\/em\u003e tells how to adapt honor marketing to fit your own needs and capacities. Mcpherson details how to avoid common pitfalls, manage finances, and maintain a sense of optimism. This book shows how honor system marketing can become an essential tool for doing business and reviving our spirit of trust in humanity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 200 pages. 44 per case. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jeff Mcpherson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Jeff Mcpherson, author of the book Honor System Marketing\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Jeff_Author_Photo_CMYK_medium.jpg?v=1541632628\" style=\"margin-right: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; float: left;\"\u003eJeffery L. Mcpherson holds a B.S. degree in agronomy (crop and soil science) from North Caroline State University. He has over 20 years of experience growing and marketing horticultural crops, such as wine grapes, fruits and vegetables. He has also taught horticulture and enology at a North Carolina community college. Mcpherson travels frequently giving presentations and workshops on honor system marketing and basic enology or winemaking. He and his wife Brenda have been operating an honor system market on their farm for more than a decade. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234287800,"sku":"7070","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/honor-system-marketing_b69a5191-fd3a-43b0-8e0b-dc923e761c3b.jpg?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"natural-horse-care-1","title":"Natural Horse Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eProper horse care begins with good nutrition practices. Chances are, if a horse needs medical attention, the causes can be traced to poor feeding practices, nutrient-deficient feed, bad farming and, ultimately, imbalanced, demineralized soil. Pat Coleby shares decades of experience working with a variety of horses. She explains how conventional farming and husbandry practices compromise livestock health, resulting in problems that standard veterinary techniques can’t properly address. \u003cem\u003eNatural Horse Care\u003c\/em\u003e addresses a broad spectrum of comprehensive health care, detailing dozens of horse ailments, discussing their origins, and offering proven, natural treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePat Coleby, 1928-2015, was one of the true pioneers of natural farming with decades of experience in animal husbandry and a special interest in the relationship between the health of the land and animal. The lessons Coleby wrote in Natural Horse Care are based on her first-hand experience with providing natural care of farm animals. She was also the author of Natural Sheep Care, Natural Goat Care and Natural Cattle Care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU 6492. Copyright 2001, 2010, softcover, 164 pages. 52 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234320568,"sku":"6492","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6492_920832bb-7a01-48c1-86d2-779288830a2d.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"backyard-poultry-naturally-1","title":"Backyard Poultry Naturally","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom housing to feeding, from selection to breeding, this book covers everything the backyard farmer needs to know about poultry husbandry — including preventative and curative herbal medicines and homeopathics. The author takes a permaculture point of view in raising poultry, creating a diverse base of plant life for the birds to choose from, all cohesively fitting into the landscape and overall farm. Complete enough for the beginner, yet the experienced poultry farmers will find the book packed with techniques and ideas found nowhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2007, softcover, 135 pages. 30 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234418872,"sku":"6452","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6452_8ecab926-74f2-45d1-ac9b-cbf9e7104a9e.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"how-to-grow-world-record-tomatoes-1","title":"How To Grow World Record Tomatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e A bestseller for Acres U.S.A., this book captures the tactics of growing giant tomato plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most of his 80+ years, Charles Wilber studied how to best work with nature. In \u003cem\u003eHow to Grow World Record Tomatoes\u003c\/em\u003e he tells his personal story and offers his philosophy and approach to gardening. He reveals for the first time how he grows record-breaking tomatoes and produce of every variety. There's no magic involved. Just a well thought out system that gives plants more than they could ever want, and makes it possible for them to reach their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilber's compost is the cornerstone along with a wide circumference around plants layered with compost, alfalfa meal and mulch. Valuable pruning and watering details are given, too, as well as a new way of looking at seeds. As you will learn, growing awesome tomatoes integrates every aspect of gardening that you can imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes photos and clear instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1999, softcover, 132 pages. 36 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234353336,"sku":"6341","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6341_23d8ae9e-375a-44e2-9264-0cbb7bb04045.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"albrecht-on-calcium-vol-v","title":"Albrecht on Calcium, Vol. V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis valuable collection of essays reveals the insights of a brilliant soil scientist ahead of his time. In this The Albrecht Papers Volume #5, readers will find a carefully organized and convincing explanation of the relationship between calcium and soil fertility. It is not possible to discuss calcium, which Albrecht proclaims as the “King of Nutrients” without being led into the entire mosaic that Albrecht considers biologically correct farming. Albrecht’s work provides an indispensable foundation for anyone interested in sustainable, ecologically responsible agriculture -- his teachings are more critical today than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 320 pages. 36 books per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234517176,"sku":"7068","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/7068_1_1d62bfc9-748c-4a97-80ef-751fc62b0bda.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"albrecht-on-soil-balancing-vol-vii","title":"Albrecht on Soil Balancing, Vol. VII","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays reveals a carefully organized and convincing explanation by Albrecht about the interconnection between soil, plants and animals – that everything is related to everything else. In these papers Albrecht reveals the importance of the balance equation, that it isn’t enough to have nutrient to soil connections, it is the ratio of one element to another that counts. Albrecht’s insight further reveals that an ounce of prevention in the form of balanced plant nutrition from fertile soils is better than a pound of cure using dangerous poisons. Albrecht’s work provides an indispensable foundation for anyone interested in sustainable, ecologically responsible agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 227 pages. 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234451640,"sku":"7078","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/7078_2_d3eb4a5b-20e3-4a2a-a924-3cab606d3f38.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"lessons-in-nature-1","title":"Lessons in Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis amazing collection of essays includes practical and inspirational philosophy and techniques on soil building, planting and growing, pest control and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold in a modest and often humorous style by organic farming and composting pioneer Malcolm Beck, \u003cem\u003eLessons in Nature\u003c\/em\u003e combines empirical observation with a healthy dose of common sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his observations and experience, Malcolm Beck will help readers discover nature while growing delicious food, all without damaging the environment. This book can provide the beginner with all the information needed to get started using organic methods, and to experience the rewards of an organic lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled \"Fifty Years of Organic Advice from the Southwest's Foremost Composter, Gardening, Farmer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1991, 2005, softcover, 333 pages. 28 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore about Malcolm Beck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMALCOLM BECK was a lifelong organic farmer and the founder of Gar­den-Ville, a composting\/recycling business and retail horticultural supply house. He spoke widely throughout the country, but was particularly well known in south-central Texas. His Garden-Ville operation has grown from a composting pile on his family farm to a multi-million-yard operation in a few years. 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He authored and co-authored many books on organic gardening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Books by Malcolm Beck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/the-secret-life-of-compost\" title=\"The Secret Life of Compost by Malcolm Beck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Compost\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Beck's\u003c\/span\u003e insights into the processes of decay that can transform everything from lawn trimmings to sewer sludge into life-giving earth. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234484408,"sku":"4015","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/4015FC.jpg?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"a-walk-in-the-sun-1","title":"A Walk in the Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the ultimate answer to the mystery of Phil Callahan. And it explains why civilization frequently engineers itself into a convulsion. For those big lessons learned in small situations on A Walk in the Sun are, in fact, bigger than life and history, and ultimately must be seen as the tuning fork Callahan invoked when he made his breakthrough discoveries. Discover with Callahan the secrets of nature as he hikes from the Orient to Europe and explores along the way in this fascinating travel diary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1988, softcover, 241 pages. 40 in a case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234943160,"sku":"3043","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/3043FC.jpg?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"fertility-from-the-ocean-deep-1","title":"Fertility from the Ocean Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the recent republication of Dr. Maynard Murray's \u003cem\u003eSea Energy Agriculture,\u003c\/em\u003e readers rediscovered the forgotten legacy of an eco-ag pioneer. Murray's idea — that ocean water contains a concentrated, perfect balance of trace minerals in bioavailable form — seems almost as revolutionary today as when he introduced it 30 years ago. In this fascinating book, Charles Walters examines Murray's career and the amazing successes that growers have experienced with his methods, as well as further developments in this technology by creative experimenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing hard data obtained in the field, Walters demonstrates that sea-solids fertilizers produce stress-resistant plants and food with naturally extended shelf life and vastly increased nutrient levels. Both an amazing narrative and a practical guide for improving soil and crop health, \u003cem\u003eFertility from the Ocean Deep\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for everyone interested in the cutting edge of agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2005, 2012, softcover,192 pages. 52 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234681016,"sku":"6735","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6735_f631c0ed-b4df-4f2b-a52a-eaeb08355642.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"hands-on-agronomy-1","title":"Hands-On Agronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe soil is more than just a substrate that anchors crops in place. An ecologically balanced soil system is essential for maintaining healthy crops. \u003cem\u003eHands-On Agronomy\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive manual on effective soil fertility management providing many on-farm examples to illustrate the various principles and how to use them. The function of micronutrients, earthworms, soil drainage, tilth, soil structure, and organic matter is explained in thorough detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Kinsey demonstrates that working with the soil produces healthier crops with a higher yield. To that end, he provides an understanding of eco-agriculture as a viable enterprise that is both naturally and commercially sustainable. This work offers advice that is both highly valuable and applicable to the farmer of any level and promotes an ecological understanding of the farm from the ground up.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2013, softcover, 391 pages. 24 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents for \u003cem\u003eHands-On Agronomy, \u003c\/em\u003eabbreviated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-week-hands-agronomy\/\" title=\"Book excerpt from Chapter 1 of Hands-On Agronomy by Neal Kinsey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Farming Dilemma\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2- Cation-Anion Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3- The Hands-On Approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4- Calcium, Magnesium \u0026amp; Tillage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5- Using the Nitrogen Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12- An Introduction to Micronutrient Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13- Applications of Micronutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14- Plant Tissue Analysis \u0026amp; Fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Neal Kinsey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Neal_large.jpg?v=1548456211\" alt=\"Neal Kinsey\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Kinsey is a world-renowned soil consultant and technician, having practiced since 1973, when he completed a program of study developed and taught by Dr. William Albrecht. Neal Kinsey’s program is based on the system of providing soil nutrients to correctly treat the soil. Through his in-depth courses, he has trained hundreds of consultants and sophisticated growers in the methodology of soil element balancing utilizing cation exchange capacity. He specializes in building and maintaining soil for quality crop production. In addition to consulting on standard crops such as corn, cotton, soybeans, rice, wheat and grain sorghum, he has done the soil work on such specialties as wine and table grapes, coffee, alfalfa, pastures, clovers, oats, melons, almonds, turf grass and dozens of other crops around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead from \u003cem\u003eHands-On Agronomy\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-week-hands-agronomy\/\" title=\"Excerpt from Chapter 1 of Hands-On Agronomy by Neal Kinsey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexcerpt from Chapter 1 of Hands-On Agronomy on EcoFarming Daily\u003c\/a\u003e. It covers details on Neal Kinsey's background, including how he met Dr. William A. Albrecht, and how he began to learn more about soil health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eListen to Neal Kinsey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Tractor Time podcast episode, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/tractor-time-episode-14-neal-kinsey-hands-agronomy\/\" title=\"Neal Kinsey speaks at the 1993 Eco-Ag Conference\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeal Kinsey delivers his talk at the 1993 Eco-Ag Conference\u003c\/a\u003e about his book, \u003cem\u003eHands-On Agronomy\u003c\/em\u003e. As a special treat, listen for the voice of Acres U.S.A. founder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" title=\"Collection of books written by Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\"\u003eCharles Walters\u003c\/a\u003e introducing him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234549944,"sku":"4120","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/4120.png?v=1778177680"},{"product_id":"fertility-farming-1","title":"Fertility Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFertility Farming\u003c\/em\u003e explores an approach to farming that makes minimal use of plowing, eschews chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and encourages cover cropping and manure application. Turner holds that the foundation of the effectiveness of a fertile soil - and the measure of a fertile soil - is its content of organic matter, ultimately, its \u003cem\u003ehumus\u003c\/em\u003e. Upon a basis of humus, nature builds a complete structure of healthy life - without need for disease control of any kind. In fact, disease treatment is unnecessary in nature, as disease is the outcome of the unbalancing or perversion of the natural order - and serves as a warning that something is wrong. The avoidance of disease is therefore the simple practice of natural law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch more than theory, this book was written to serve as a practical guide for farmers. Turner's advice for building a productive, profitable organic farming system rings as true today as it did sixty years ago when it was written. Featuring a new foreword by Allan Nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1951, 2009, softcover, 247 pages. 36 books per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your best deal, purchase all 4 of Newman Turner's essential books as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/newman-turners-classics\" title=\"Frank Newman Turner classics combination\"\u003ecombination deal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763234582712,"sku":"6909","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6909_9b87720d-66f7-4a38-bc84-9077863fd24c.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"beyond-the-chicken-1","title":"Beyond the Chicken","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e, author and lifelong poultry keeper Kelly Klober turns his attention to alternative poultry ventures. The recent interest in heritage breeds of chicken has created a unique opportunity for small farmers to reintroduce consumers to other types of poultry. Ducks, pigeons, and guinea were all once ubiquitous on the family farm, and the market is opening to them once again among influential chefs and foodies. From geese and quail to peahens and turkeys, Klober discusses the pros and cons of each and how best to fit an alternative poultry venture into your farming operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with humorous personal anecdotes and practical advice on feeding, housing, and marketing, this book is a must-read for the small farmer seeking an alternative to the ubiquitous white egg-laying chicken or for any appreciator of the vibrant world of poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2014, softcover, 216 pages. 44 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in more from Kelly Klober? Check out his other book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/talking-chicken\" title=\"Talking Chicken by Kelly Klober\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalking Chicken\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested in both? 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Join the wonderfully colorful and poetic Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, or Regi, as he weaves together stories from his upbringing in revolution-torn Guatemala, the vision of a regenerative form of farming which uplifts people, and the wandering fable of the Green Man. The result is an immensely readable, enjoyable journey that informs as it entertains and enlightens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Witnessing firsthand the human suffering caused by unjust and environmentally destructive farming practices set Regi on a path of helping people lift themselves through, of all things, tapping the natural behaviors of the lowly chicken. With the mind of an engineer, the passion of minister, and the depth of a philosopher the author has created not only a wonderful yarn, but a book for our generation asking the questions and providing many of the answers needed by millions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The author is the principal architect of the innovative poultry-centered regenerative agriculture model that is at the heart of Main Street Project’s work. His focus is on the development of multi-level strategies for building regenerative food and agriculture systems that deliver social, economic and ecological benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReginaldo has also been a guest on the Acres U.S.A. Tractor Time podcast. 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With her husband Chris, she bought a hilly, 22-acre site with sandy loam soil, lots of prairie grasses, an oak and cedar woodland with wonderful wildflowers and a 50-mile view. Misty Hill Farm and the container business grew into a successful commercial venture all without the use of the standard industry chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Louise had a mission to grow outstanding plants commercially using only natural, earth-made products. 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In this volume, readers will find a carefully organized and convincing explanation of the relationship between plants and animals. Dr. William Albrecht sustains his theory and observation that a declining soil fertility, due to a lack of organic material, major elements, and trace minerals – or a marked imbalance in these nutrients – was responsible for poor crops and in turn for pathological conditions in animals fed deficient feeds from soils. These papers addressed to scientists, and especially to farmers who worked with nature are an invaluable foundation for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCopyright, 1975, 2011, softcover, 515 pages. 20 in a case.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents – A Sample\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Fertility and Plant Nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen-Fixation as Influenced by Calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Acidity is Beneficial, Not Harmful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizing Soils With Nitrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Soil Nitrogen Supply is Still a Big Problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace Elements and the Production of Proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants — Protected by Fertile Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Fertility — The Basis for Formulating an Agricultural Policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeglect of Soil Fertility Reflected in Farm Animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden Hungers Point to Soil Fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Microbes Get Their Food First\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Management by Nature or Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead an excerpt from Chapter 18 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-albrechts-foundation-concepts\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Read an excerpt from Chapter 18 of Albrecht's Foundation Concepts by William A. 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Longevity, he holds, is the most critical factor for success in livestock breeding and production. Featuring a new foreword by Jerry Brunetti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1951, 2009, softcover, 239 pages. 36 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your best deal, purchase all 4 of Newman Turner's essential books as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/newman-turners-classics\" title=\"Frank Newman Turner classics combination\"\u003ecombination package\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235008696,"sku":"6910","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6910_35c35e32-03fb-442e-bce1-acf63b5cb485.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"from-the-soil-up-1","title":"From the Soil Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe farmer’s role is to conduct the symphony of plants and soil. 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Develop your own soil fertility system for long-term productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1984, 2000, softcover, 274 pages. 32 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235041464,"sku":"6440","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6440_fbf714c8-9d93-426e-992e-3c987cd10116.png?v=1732213220"},{"product_id":"advancing-biological-farming-1","title":"Advancing Biological Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading authorities on biological farming, Gary Zimmer is recognized for improving farming by restoring soils. Arguing that an optimally productive soil contains a balance of inorganic minerals, organic materials and living organisms, he relies less on modern improvements than on \"the things we’ve learned by improving fertility in a natural, sustainable way over many years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers invaluable scientific support for committed organic farmers as well as conventional farmers who'd like to reduce chemical inputs and use natural processes to their advantage. \u003cem\u003eAdvancing Biological Farming\u003c\/em\u003e updates and expands upon Gary Zimmer's classic,\u003cem\u003e The Biological Farmer\u003c\/em\u003e. Technically precise yet written in friendly language, this book is for everyone who wants a future in biological farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU 7066. Copyright 2011, softcover, 244 pages. 44 books per case.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235074232,"sku":"7066","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/7066_8ea1ccfb-2013-4829-97f7-c7c13fd93eef.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"alternative-treatments-for-ruminant-animals-1","title":"Alternative Treatments for Ruminant Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing on 36 years of veterinary practice, Dr. Paul Dettloff presents a natural, sustainable approach to ruminant health. Copiously illustrated chapters “break down” the animal into its interrelated biological systems: digestive, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal and more. Also includes a chapter on nosodes, with vaccination programs for dairy cattle, sheep and goats. An information-packed manual from a renowned vet and educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2004, 2009, softcover, 260 pages. 28 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/events.acresusa.com\/eco-ag-u\/?utm_source=AcresUSA\u0026amp;utm_medium=product\u0026amp;utm_campaign=book_product_page\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"MEET DR. 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Over the years, Holmes found that holistic management practices consistently raised profits and increased success for cattle ranching, farms and other types of ranching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, he will teach you how to make your ranch profitable while working just three hours a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing diversity to find stability and security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking a whole-ranch approach to management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetting cattle improve your soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining a better quality of life while cattle ranching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 200 pages. 52 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead an excerpt from Chapter 12 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-ranching-full-time-3-hours-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Book Excerpt: Ranching Full-Time on 3 Hours a Day on Eco-Farming Daily\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cody Holmes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Author Cody Holmes\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/holmes_compact.jpg?v=1541011945\" style=\"margin-right: 6px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCody Holmes left home at age 17 with his high school 4-H project of seven cows. That project grew into the Rockin H Ranch, a diversified ranch, on-farm market and agritourism business. The ranch has supported as many as 900 head on 3,400 acres. Cody and his wife, Dawnnell, open up their ranch to the public and also run Real Farm Foods Farm Market, an on-farm store offering retail sales of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, milk and seasonal produce.\n\u003cp\u003eCody, by tapping the knowledge of wise mentors, has connected the dots between soil and human life – bridging the gap to sustainable stockmanship on his farm. Cody speaks and writes frequently about his passions – cattle, soil fertility and his holistic, grass-based ranching system\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235107000,"sku":"7071","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/7071_bb403ca6-c9a2-4e1e-bffc-79861d2b381e.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"weeds-control-without-poisons-1","title":"Weeds - Control Without Poisons","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Low biological activity is inherent in each weed problem ... Each weed is keyed to a specific environment slotted for its proliferation.” So says \u003cem\u003eWeeds — Control Without Poisons\u003c\/em\u003e author Charles Walters. Further, calcium, magnesium, potassium and other elements in equilibrium are likely to roll back more weeds than all the available herbicides on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifics on a hundred weeds, why they grow, what soil conditions spur them on or stop them, what they say about your soil, and how to control them without the obscene presence of poisons. All cross-referenced by scientific and various common names, and a pictorial glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1991, 1999, softcover, 352 pages. 28 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOPULAR COMPANION PRODUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you're going to purchase this classic book by Charles Walters, we recommend you also purchase \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/weeds-and-why-they-grow?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a596a92c0\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"When Weeds Talk\"\u003eWhen Weeds Talk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to round out your weed mitigation bookshelf. 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Practical information from a true innovator who lives in deer country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 108 pages. 80 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235139768,"sku":"6329","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6329_1655c147-43df-4f0e-91b2-0009f5ab0fe3.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"compost-revolution-1","title":"Compost Revolution","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComposting has long been the backbone of a more nature-friendly, healthy form of gardening and farming. \u003cem\u003eCompost Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e brings a true revolution of thought to this vital subject.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis breakthrough content in this book was long available only as first published in German; it is now available to English-speaking world and is certain to bring a fresh spotlight on the efficacy of vermicomposting. The author brilliantly combines classic and cutting-edge research with real-world experience in gardens and horticultural applications. Farmers and growers of all scales will benefit from learning about the original “organic farmer” … the earthworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorm composting is a superb alternative to traditional composting methods, which generally suffer from high-energy losses. 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Peppered with in-depth quotations from other writings on the forces within rocks, this is destined to be the definitive work on the subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Life's tenuous connections to the cosmos is a concept almost all literate people think they understand. And yet the principles that enliven the engine of photosynthesis remain as elusive as our perceived comprehension of nature's tap into the Sun. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Standing on the shoulders of giants ─ Rudolf Steiner, Julius Hensel, von Helmont, Phil Callahan, and dozens more ─ Harvey Lisle has captured for us both the physical and spiritual connection that links rock powders to life, to agriculture, to cell and plant development. By taking crop production away from a single-factor analysis, Lisle has performed on par with the great innovators and has caused us all to consider anew the sacred text: \"Dust thou art, and into dust thou shalt return.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCopyright 1994, softcover, 207 pages. 48 per case.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235270840,"sku":"6103","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6103_50969ab9-bcd5-4e40-8a9c-54bb2289310b.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"eco-farm-1","title":"Eco-Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, eco-agriculture is explained — from the tiniest molecular building blocks to managing the soil — in terminology that not only makes the subject easy to learn, but vibrantly alive. \u003cem\u003eEco-Farm\u003c\/em\u003e truly delivers a complete education in soils, crops, and weed and insect control. This should be the first book read by everyone beginning in eco-agriculture . . . and the most shop-worn book on the shelf of the most experienced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1979, 2009, softcover, 462 pages. 16 in a case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEco-Farm\u003c\/em\u003e Table of Contents, abbreviated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1- Photosynthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2- The Forgiveness of Nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3- The Light Factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4- Temperature Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5- Water Requirement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6- The Cell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7- The Lives of Plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-eco-farm-charles-walters-chapter-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Excerpt from Chapter 8 The Soil-Life Connection of the book Eco-Farm by Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Soil-Life Connection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13- Carbon\/Nitrogen Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14- Calcium and Magnesium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15- Sodium and the Trace Elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16- Phosphorus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23- Insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24- Weeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25- Animal Health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Charles Walters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Charles Walters\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Cw_bw_medium.jpg?v=1539367245\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eCharles Walters was the founder and executive editor of Acres U.S.A. He penned thousands of articles on the technologies of organic and sustainable agriculture and authored many books on the subject. You can find a full list of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" title=\"Collection of books written by Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\"\u003ebooks written by Charles Walters here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead an excerpt from \u003cem\u003eEco-Farm\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this excerpt from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-eco-farm-charles-walters-chapter-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Excerpt from Chapter 8 of the book Eco-Farm by Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChapter 8 of Eco-Farm on EcoFarming Daily\u003c\/a\u003e, Charles Walters discusses the soil-life connection and looks back at the history of agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235303608,"sku":"122","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/122_49951083-66a3-424f-8f95-ee6a7b51cf05.png?v=1732213219"},{"product_id":"organic-no-till-farming-1","title":"Organic No-Till Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrganic No-Till Farming\u003c\/em\u003e offers a map to an organic farming system that limits tillage, reduces labor, and improves soil structure. Based on the latest research by pioneering agriculturists, this book by Rodale Institute's CEO Jeff Moyer offers new technologies and tools based on sound biological principles, making it possible to reduce and even eliminate tillage. Field-tested over many seasons, these methods make cover crops into a source of fertility as well as a tool for weed management. As traditional tillage turns into rotational tillage, natural soil biology is maximized and synthetic inputs are minimized. For organic farmers who want to refine their practices and conventional farmers interested in new ideas, \u003cem\u003eOrganic No-Till Farming\u003c\/em\u003e is indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 204 pages. 24 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJeff Moyer in His Own Words\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen to this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/tractor-time-episode-24-jeff-moyer-rodale-institute-2018-eco-ag-award-winner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tractor Time podcast episode with Jeff Moyer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTractor Time podcast episode with Jeff Moyer\u003c\/a\u003e – which features his speech at the 2018 Eco-Ag Conference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis talk at our conference was aimed at helping farmers see the future of the organic certification industry, and how words like “regenerative” and “sustainable” are already being fought about in the advertising board rooms across the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/tractor-time-episode-24-jeff-moyer-rodale-institute-2018-eco-ag-award-winner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jeff Moyer tractor time podcast episode\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eListen here\u003c\/a\u003e, or anywhere you get your podcasts, including – iTunes, Spotify and Podbean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235369144,"sku":"7069","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/7069_da5ffa58-7574-4e10-9ade-395e81929310.png?v=1732213220"},{"product_id":"anatomy-of-life-energy-in-agriculture","title":"Anatomy of Life \u0026 Energy in Agriculture","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Arden B. 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Callahan's study of hedgerows, booley people and Ireland's traditional form of agriculture can teach everyone the value of the land and why not to carelessly destroy it with toxic chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1991, 2013, softcover, 224 pages. 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235467448,"sku":"4051","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/4051_ff0312bb-a0c9-4f27-be0b-5aaac8f5205b.png?v=1732213220"},{"product_id":"my-farmer-my-customer-building-business-community-through-farming-healthy-food","title":"My Farmer, My Customer: Building Business \u0026 Community Through Farming Healthy Food","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JTwvQCqFx9g\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis book belongs in the hands of anyone who eats and wants to understand what it takes to produce healthy food. 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It’s a must read for anyone who is passionate about healthy food and healthy farms, from chefs to home cooks to the commercial grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMarty, a seasoned farmer, writes each chapter like a neighbor giving trusted advice, including honest details about what worked and what failed — more reasons this book is so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eReadable in one sitting, but with enough details to give you years of goals to accomplish, this information will teach you how to avoid the strategic pitfalls many farmers face today, how to make a profit, and how to position yourself for low-risk, high-yield seasons. Every chapter includes essential information based on the author’s personal experience to help you make money with farming, whether you are just starting, transitioning to a new business model, or just wanting to buck the conventional approach to agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMarty includes conversational chapters about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRules of nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil \u0026amp; plant health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to walk the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketplace creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperative marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing an efficient businessperson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning \u0026amp; scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiring \u0026amp; managing labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivestock \u0026amp; beekeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e#7572 • Copyright 2020 • 176 pages • Softcover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiobooks.com\/audiobook\/my-farmer-my-customer-building-business-and-community-through-farming-healthy-food\/576999\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"My Farmer My Customer Audio Book link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEnjoy the audio book at Audiobooks.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn interview with Marty Travis on Tractor Time:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Tractor Time Episode 35: Marty Travis, Super-Farmer\" height=\"122\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none;\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/9mq73-c4c039?from=yiiadmin\u0026amp;download=1\u0026amp;version=1\u0026amp;skin=2\u0026amp;btn-skin=101\u0026amp;auto=0\u0026amp;share=1\u0026amp;fonts=Helvetica\u0026amp;download=1\u0026amp;rtl=0\u0026amp;pbad=1\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Praise: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a great book—authentic, inspirational, practical. Whether you are an aspiring farmer (or even one that knows the ropes), a chef, a restaurateur, a food-service provider or just someone with an appetite and curiosity for understanding how to be a part of the good food system, you’ll find richness in these candid, personal pages from one of the most visionary farmers I know.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRick Bayless\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChef-Owner of Chicago’s Frontera Grill and host of Public Television’s “Mexico: One Plate at a Time”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2016, Marty changed my life by inviting me into his world and showing me a different way of farming. “Sustainability” is pivotal for not just chefs like myself, but for the human race. We must continue to educate people and young farmers about the importance of sustainability. Marty’s way of farming will really change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustin Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eExecutive Chef \/ Owner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRQ Restaurant \/ Bacon \u0026amp; Fig Events\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMarty Travis is so full of knowledge about sustainable farming, but more importantly to me is that he has a pure love of the craft that farming truly is. He takes care and pride in every step with respect for the land and what it can give us. I have been fortunate over the years to get to learn from Marty in a hands-on way at Spence Farm. It’s been an experience he and his family have been kind enough to share with so many chefs, to help open our eyes to another side of the food system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMarty is amazing for his inspiration and guidance to now be shared with even more of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephanie Izard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eExecutive Chef\/Owner Girl and the Goat, Little Goat, and Duck Duck Goat, James Beard Award Winner, 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMarty Travis is my favorite person in this crazy industry we exist in, and I am a better chef for knowing him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrett Coolidge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChef, Hopleaf Restauran\u003c\/em\u003et\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMarty and his family truly live the term, “farm to table”. When I was first introduced to the Travis, it was their American Guinea hogs that caught my eye, as they were something I had never worked with before. The insanely marbled flesh reminded me of something similar to Kobe or Wagyu beef with a buttery texture and an aged nutty flavor. I was hooked …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe introduction of a new breed of pig was just the beginning of what would begin a long and exciting relationship of weekly visits to our hotel, bringing produce that was not only the freshest of the season’s peak, but had a story and a name (usually several family members names) of the farm it came from. The introduction of true local products flooded our hotel, which provided sustainable products year-round, ranging from eggs and milled corn for our breakfast service, to half sides of beef we would grind for our house burgers, and tomatoes and peppers we would cook down for a years supply of hot sauce. Marty and his co-op of farmers offered so much knowledge and passion about their cultivated crops, it was hard not to become protective of the products and their uses. Over the years, I have been fortunate to see the list of farmers and ingredients grow week over week anticipating his Friday email listing all that was available and eagerly submitting my request hoping that I wasn’t too late to secure my cases of fresh treasures that would undoubtedly sell out if I waited too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mantra at the hotel became, “We believe you should know where your food comes from, who grew it and what is in it,” which is printed on each seasons menu and still holds true to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua Hasho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eExecutive Chef, Omni Hotels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis engaging and informative book is not only an indispensable toolkit for the farmer or chef seeking a template for building a sustainable food system through innovation, inclusion and creative thinking, it’s also for anyone interested in delving into a deeply personal story packed with practical advice about how one small family farm transformed struggle into triumph. They did it by creating a dynamic network of passionate individuals who work together in the spirit of collaboration, guided by the belief that if we support one another, the small can become a mighty, invincible force for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJody Eddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthor of the upcoming “Elysian Kitchens: Recipes and Stories From Monasteries, Mosques, Temples and Synagogues Around the World”, published by W.W. 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This book is certain to become a classic of clean farming and one of the most heavily bookmarked volumes on a farmer’s shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2008, softcover, 367 pages. 18 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235565752,"sku":"6854","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6854_93490471-8824-43be-aa77-c5174c07d27d.png?v=1732213221"},{"product_id":"the-myths-of-safe-pesticides-1","title":"The Myths of Safe Pesticides","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe chemical-based conventional agriculture industry claims that the synthesized concoctions they sell as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are safe when used as directed, but does the scientific evidence truly support their assertions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wss_LdWDzd4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic agriculturist and lecturer André Leu delves into a wealth of respected scientific journals to present the peer-reviewed evidence that proves the claims of chemical companies and pesticide regulators are not all they seem. Leu translates technical jargon into layman's terms to break down the five most repeated myths about pesticide use: independent scientific analysis shows that pesticides are not at all as safe as industry leaders and regulatory agencies claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pesticide industry argues that human agriculture, and thereby the global population itself, cannot survive without using pesticides and herbicides, but Leu warns that human health is at great risk unless we break free of their toxic hold and turn to more natural methods of pest and weed regulation.\u003cbr\u003e Learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe “Rigorously Tested” Myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe “Very Small Amount” Myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe “Breakdown” Myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe “Reliable Regulatory Authority” Myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe “Pesticides Are Essential to Farming” Myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2014, softcover, 168 pages. 56 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead an excerpt from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-the-myths-of-safe-pesticides-by-andre-leu\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Excerpt from the book The Myths of Safe Pesticides by Andre Leu on EcoFarming Daily\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Myths of Safe Pesticides\u003c\/em\u003e on EcoFarming Daily.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/tractor-time-podcast-episode-8-andre-leu-anti-pesticides-author-advocate\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tractor Time podcast episode with Andre Leu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTractor Time podcast interview with Andre Leu\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235598520,"sku":"7335","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/myths_of_safe_pesticides_award_seal_d9f5e757-4b42-46b2-8d2e-e624b4f42c7d.jpg?v=1732213220"},{"product_id":"my-search-for-traces-of-god-1","title":"My Search for Traces of God","description":"\u003cp\u003eCallahan's life story unfolds here along with the development of his unique blend of science, natural philosophy and spirituality. 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He focuses on the scientific as well as religious implications of such sacred places as Medjugorje, Lourdes and Le Puy, and discusses in detail his scientific work surrounding the miraculous images of the Shroud of Turin and the Virgin of Guadalupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1997, softcover, 220 pages. 52 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763235631288,"sku":"6290","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/6290_b735dc0c-96f9-42bd-9db4-e3f4dfed8953.png?v=1732213220"},{"product_id":"exploring-the-spectrum-1","title":"Exploring The Spectrum","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fact of life is that many people who love nature are turned off by the word electromagnetic. Any naturalist; amateur or professional must have a down to earth understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum. 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It treats bad food as “substantially” equal to good food based on reductionist criteria which ignore processes and impacts on our health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows how health is a continuum from the soil, to the plants, to our bodies. Chemical farming is based on monocultures, which deprive us of the diversity we need for a balanced, healthy nutrition. Chemical farming depletes the soils of nutrition, producing plants that are nutritionally empty but full of toxic residues. When we eat chemically produced food we suffer from diseases related to nutrient deficiency and\/or toxics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is impossible to overstate the importance of rice to many of the cuisines of India. 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