Building Soils for Better Crops: Fred Magdoff, Harold van Es, Jill Mason: 9781888626131: Amazon.com: Books
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QBuilding Soils for Better Crops is a one-of-a-kind, practical guide to ecological soil management, now expanded and in full color. It provides step-by-step information on soil-improving practices as well as in-depth background from what soil is to the importance of organic matter. Case studies of farmers from across the country provide inspiring examples of how soil and whole farms have been renewed through these techniques. A must-read for farmers, educators and students alike. Written by University of Vermont plant and soil science professor emeritus Fred Magdoff and Cornell University soil science professor Harold van Es. Produced by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE).
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Product details
Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: SARE Outreach; 3rd edition (January 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1888626135
ISBN-13: 978-1888626131
Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches
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Jean-michel Tremblay
5.0 out of 5 starsA gold mine with more nuggets than scrapMarch 1, 2016
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This book is absolutely terrific. Each topic comes with a take home lesson (like this type of soil can be improved with this practice) followed by further explanations. It answered all my questions ranging from organic matter equilibrium to the sustainability of such and such fertilizing practice.
I don't think it's for everyone though. If you are the kind of person who asks "yes, but why?", you will finish the book in a week and ask for more. If you just want some rules of thumb without too many details, maybe look elsewhere. Also it covers topics more or less independently, this is not a "just add water" cookbook. A true gem for the curious gardener.
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Diane Miessler
5.0 out of 5 starsInformation-packed fun read. A soil building page-turner.June 24, 2018
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LOVE this writer. Amazing fund of knowledge that she keeps increasing. She talks about experiments in progress - still trying out her own theories. And reading her books is like talking to a friend - fun, conversational, easy but fact-filled read. I’ve since gotten all her other books.
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Kida
4.0 out of 5 starsbut definitely geared towards large-scale farming rather than small-scale gardeners like myself. I may use a weed whacker instead ...August 14, 2017
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Lots of information here, but definitely geared towards large-scale farming rather than small-scale gardeners like myself. I may use a weed whacker instead of heavy-duty tractors and tillers, but the ultimate effects will be the same...improved soil, better crops, and less erosion.
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TC
5.0 out of 5 starsFive StarsApril 22, 2017
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Good information to make good dirt instead of resorting to chemicals.
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cjadwall
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Book for FarmersJanuary 21, 2014
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This book is packed with information that is presented in ways that are easy to understand. It is a good book for anyone interested in farming or even just hobby gardening.
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George Hunt
5.0 out of 5 starsFive StarsApril 6, 2017
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Excellent
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RICHARD OKIRIA
5.0 out of 5 starsFive StarsDecember 17, 2016
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Thank you
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cassjo
5.0 out of 5 starsBought for my hubbyMarch 8, 2014
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Bought this book for my husband who is fairly new to planting and he is really loving this book, very helpful info.
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