{"product_id":"the-organic-no-till-farming-revolution-high-production-methods-for-small-scale-farmers-paperback","title":"The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution: High-Production Methods for Small-Scale Farmers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Mefferd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to use natural no-till systems to increase profitability, efficiency, carbon sequestration, and soil health on your small farm. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Organic No-Till Farming Revolution \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hands-on manual offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy roller-crimper no-till methods don't work for most small farms \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA decision-making framework for the four no-till methods: occultation, solarization, organic mulches grown in place, and applied to beds \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas for starting a no-till farm or transitioning a working farm \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA list of tools, supplies, and sources. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the only manual of its kind, specifically written for natural and small-scale farmers who wish to expand or explore chemical-free, regenerative farming methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to use natural no-till systems to increase profitability, efficiency, carbon sequestration, and soil health on your small farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAny farmer looking to reduce -- or eliminate -- tillage will find fresh ideas in these pages.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- BEN HARTMAN, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Lean Farm\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFARMING 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Mefferd, editor of \u003ci\u003eGrowing for Market \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, offers a 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. This hands-on manual offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reasons why roller-crimper no-till methods don't work for most small farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA decision-making framework for the four no-till methods: occulation, solarization, organic mulches grown in place, and mulch applied to soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for starting a no-till farm or transitioning a working farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA list of tools, supplies, and sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the only manual of its kind, specifically written for natural and small-scale farmers who wish to expand or explore chemical-free, regenerative farming methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you weren't already convinced about the many benefits of organic farming, this thoughtfully written book will undoubtedly persuade you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e-- ERIN BENZAKEIN, author, \u003ci\u003eFloret Farm's Cut Flower Garden \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMefferd's new book shares a wealth of inspiring stories of innovative small-scale organic growers who have successfully overcome those challenges to reap the benefits of organic no-till on farm and in community.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- LAURA LENGNICK, author, \u003ci\u003eResilient Agriculture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eANDREW MEFFERD is editor of \u003ci\u003eGrowing for Market\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He has spent 15 years working on farms, including a year working on a no-till research farm, and 7 years in the research department at Johnny's Selected Seeds. He consults widely with researchers and farmers on the best greenhouse growing practices, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Greenhouse \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHoophouse Grower's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives and farms in Cornville, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Mefferd\u003c\/b\u003e is editor of \u003ci\u003eGrowing for Market\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook, \u003c\/i\u003e and has a passion for promoting local farming movements. 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