Regenerating Farms & Gardens: A Treasure Trove of Agronomy Knowledge and Wisdom

The RFAG 2nd edition is now classroom-friendly, making it suitable for use in schools, homeschools, or private study. Unlike the 1st edition, which was hardcover, the 2nd edition is perfect bound.

Conventional agriculture has taken a once-fertile soil and reduced it to a state almost devoid of topsoil or fertility. At an alarming rate, the soil is eroded away by rains, flowing into the oceans. This has led to an increase in the frequency of floods, a commonplace occurrence today.

The once-fertile prairies were covered in 6 feet of topsoil. How was this topsoil formed, and how long did it take to accumulate? Where has all that fertility gone? To regenerate the soil back to its former state, we must understand the secret behind the relationship between the plants and animals above the soil and the life within it. The lesson of the buffalo holds the key – by emulating what they taught us, we can regenerate the soil on our farms and in our gardens.

Trees, a forgotten commodity for both farmers and homeowners, hold a valuable secret. Discover how one man paid for his farm several times over by managing his small woodlot well.

This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom in agronomy, whether you grow a few flowers in a planter box or farm a thousand acres. It unveils the secrets of down-to-earth, natural, and sustainable practices that will help you become a successful caretaker of the soil – our most valuable resource.

Packed with hands-on activities for the young at heart and written in easy-to-follow language, the text will clarify previous hard-to-understand concepts and empower you to become a better steward of the soil, whether you're just beginning or an old hand at it. This guide will be an essential and valuable reference for you in the years to come.

Learn more about a wide range of topics, all explained in simple terms: - Soil & Plant Biology - Manure, Compost & Humus - Soil & Plant Nutrients - Building Soil Fertility - Grazing, Cover Crops - Grains, Grasses, Legumes - Gardening Methods - Growing Produce - Managing Trees - Beef, Dairy & Sheep - Pork, Poultry & Fish - Sprouting Fodder - Minerals & Animal Health - Stray Voltage, Toxic Forages - Aquaculture, Aquaponics

Unlock the secrets to regenerating the soil and become a more effective caretaker of our most valuable resource – the soil.

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