The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution: High-Production Methods for Small-Scale Farmers

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution: High-Production Methods for Small-Scale Farmers
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andrew Mefferd
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 191
Category/GenreOrganic farming
Agronomy and crop production
ISBN/Barcode 9780865718845
ClassificationsDewey:631.584
Audience
General
Illustrations 80 Halftones, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher New Society Publishers
Imprint New Society Publishers
NZ Release Date 1 March 2023
Publication Country United States

Description

Learn how to use natural no-till systems to increase profitability, efficiency, carbon sequestration, and soil health on your small farm. Farming without tilling has long been a goal of agriculture, yet tilling remains one of the most dominant paradigms; almost everyone does it. But tilling kills beneficial soil life, burns up organic matter, and releases carbon dioxide. If the ground could instead be prepared for planting without tilling, time and energy could be saved, soil organic matter increased, carbon sequestered, and dependence on machinery reduced. The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution is the comprehensive farmer-developed roadmap showing how no-till lowers barriers to starting a small farm, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases efficiency and profitability, and promotes soil health.

Author Biography

Andrew Mefferd is editor of Growing for Market magazine. He has spent 15 years working on farms in six states, including a year working on a no-till research farm, and worked for seven years in the research department at Johnny's Selected Seeds. He travels around the world consulting with researchers and farmers on the best practices in greenhouse growing and sustainable agriculture. He is the author of The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook, and has a passion for promoting local farming movements. He lives and farms in Cornville, Maine.