Soil

Gary F. Zimmer
This book will become the biological farmer’s bible. It schools the interested grower in methods of maintaining a balanced, healthy soil that promises greater productivity at lower costs, and it covers some of the pitfalls of conventional farming practices. Zimmer knows how to make responsible farming work. His extensive knowledge of biological farming and consulting experience come through in this complete, practical guide to making farming fun and profitable.

Malcolm Beck with commentary by Charles Walters
We don’t need to poison the earth in order to grow better food, and what is harmful to the environment when improperly disposed of often can be turned back to the soil in a beneficial way through composting — if you know how. Here’s how. Malcolm Beck’s Garden-Ville, a large-scale commercial composting operation in central Texas, is one of the largest of its kind. Now he shares his insight into the processes of decay that can transform everything from lawn trimmings to sewer sludge into life-giving earth. Bring out the best in a small, backyard garden. Increase the production while lowering the inputs on a huge row-crop operation. Found your own commercial composting business. Whatever your purpose in learning to compost, you will find the information you need right here. Coupled with Beck’s insight into nature and practical advice are remarks from Charles Walters, author, founder of Acres U.S.A.