The Non-Toxic Farming Handbook
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Book Description
In this readable, easy-to-understand handbook the authors successfully integrate the diverse techniques and technologies of classical organic farming, Albrecht-style soil fertility balancing, Reams-method soil and plant testing and analysis, and other alternative technologies applicable to commercial-scale agriculture.
By understanding all of the available non-toxic tools and when they are effective, you will be able to react to your specific situation and growing conditions. Covers fertility inputs, refractometers, weeds, insects, tillage, livestock nutrition, Moon cycles and subtle energies, and more. Extensive discussions of what's wrong with conventional agriculture, and the importance of proper soil testing and analysis and foliar feeding.
The Non-Toxic Farming Handbook presents a lifetime of eco-consulting knowledge. The result will be an ever-improving soil fertility, healthy crops that provide their own insect and disease resistance, fields without the curse of weeds, and the satisfaction that you are a true steward of the land.
About the Author
Philip A. Wheeler, Ph. D, is the technical advisor and consulting agronomist for Crop Services International (CSI), a soil testing lab and consulting service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to his current position, he, along with Ronald Ward and Richard Vaughan, founded TransNational AGronomy. In addition to consulting, Wheeler has worked for many years in the areas of research and development of agronomic products and technology. Prior to his work in agronomy and agriculture, he served in the U.S. Army and then worked as a science teacher in Chester, Vermont. He received a B.S. in science education from Boston University, an M.A. in adult education from Michigan State University and a Ph. D. in biophysics from Clayton University.
Ronald B. Ward spent his childhood summers on a family farm in Michigan, where he learned to love the country life. He earned a B.S. in park management from Michigan State University, an M.A. in divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, and an M.A. in community counseling from the University of Kentucky. After working for and eventually directing the Lexington Central Kentucky Re-ED Program for emotionally disturbed children, Ron returned to his country roots where he was introduced to alternative health and the Reams method of testing urine and saliva. Subsequently, he met Philip Wheeler, and together, they decided to share the Reams concept on a larger level. This was accomplished through the formation of TransNational AGronomy.
The Non-Toxic Farming Handbook,Philip A. Wheeler,Ronald B. Ward,Acres U.S.A.,0911311564,Agriculture - Agronomy,Agriculture - General,Alternative agriculture,Gardening / Horticulture,Organic farming,Science/Mathematics,Soil fertility,Technology
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