The Farm as Ecosystem: Tapping Nature's Reservoir ─ Biology, Geology, Diversity

by Jerry Brunetti

Natural product formulator and farm consultant Jerry Brunetti wraps together a lifetime of learning and his uncanny observations in this fascinating volume on the interconnected dynamics in place on a farm -- the farm's geology, biology, and diversity of life forms. Learn to look at -- and manage -- your farm very differently through gaining a deeper understanding of the complementary roles of all facets of your farm. With his unique perspective the author takes readers on a journey through a farming ecosystem describing it with principles, stories, facts and science . . . and dotted throughout with real-world advice. Nature is complex, elegant, and infinite in its wisdom. Farmers who are truly successful learn nature's many facets and her intricate dance; they crack the code of how to honor and feed this boundless natural system while coaxing the production needed for the survival of a modern farm. Natural product formulator and farm consultant Jerry Brunetti wraps together a lifetime of learning and his uncanny observations in this fascinating volume on the interconnected dynamics in place on a farm -- the farm's geology, biology, and diversity of life forms. Learn to look at -- and manage -- your farm very differently through gaining a deeper understanding of the complementary roles of all facets of your farm. With his unique perspective the author takes readers on a journey through a farming ecosystem describing it with principles, stories, facts and science . . . and dotted throughout with real-world advice. This is a book which will be enjoyable to browse while rich enough to want to have a highlighter in hand. Topics covered -The physical, chemical and biological aspects of soil
-Understanding compost and compost tea
-Working with foliar nutrition
-The roles of trace elements in farming
-Water and your farm
-Cover cropping systems . . . and more. The book eco-farmers everywhere have been waiting for is here.

Genres: Agriculture, Food, Environment, Business, Nonfiction

354 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2014

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[Patrick Heizer · Rating 3 out of 5]

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