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Books

Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Climate
1 Sep 2025

Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Climate

by admin | posted in: Books, Climate Change | 0

Farmers from all around the world have developed strategies for alleviating heat stress in food crops.

climate, farming
Farming While Black
19 Jun 2025

Farming While Black

by admin | posted in: Books, Regenerative Ag | 0

In celebration of Juneteenth, we’re sharing the story of Leah Penniman from her book Farming While Black.

farming, regenerative
Understanding the Connection Between Soil Fungi and Orchard Health
17 Feb 2025

Understanding the Connection Between Soil Fungi and Orchard Health

by admin | posted in: Books, Regenerative Ag | 0

Soil fungi provide trace elements that are foundational for complete plant nutrition and plant health.

orchard, regenerative, soil biology
Embrace the Chaos
22 Sep 2024

Embrace the Chaos

by admin | posted in: Books, Soil health principles | 6

A Chaos Garden is a functional and fun expression of the soil health principle: maximizing diversity!

biodiversity, diversity, gardening, insects, mulch
Restoring the Pitchfork Ranch
24 Sep 2023

Restoring the Pitchfork Ranch

by admin | posted in: Books, Climate Change, Restoration | 0

A new book by Soil Health Champion A.T. Cole not only tells the story of the ranch but details how everyone can pursue their climate stabilization potential.

climate, restoration
Farming with Soil Life
17 Jul 2023

Farming with Soil Life

by admin | posted in: Animals, Books | 0

Check out Xerces Society’s handbook and online course for supporting soil invertebrates and soil health!

animals, insects, observation
A Mosaic of Green and Blue
11 Apr 2023

A Mosaic of Green and Blue

by admin | posted in: Books, Climate Change, Video | 3

Creating a patchwork of improved microclimates can create more rainfall in an entire region.

climate, restoration, water, water cycle
Compost: Small Farm-Style
5 Dec 2022

Compost: Small Farm-Style

by admin | posted in: Books, Compost | 0

Composting doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive, especially for a small farm. Ben Hartman, author of The Lean Fam, shares his strategies.

compost, farming
What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health
8 Sep 2022

What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health

by admin | posted in: Books | 0

Anne Biklé and David Montgomery share 5 key insights from their new book, What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health.

regenerative, soil biology
Turn Barren Soil into Black Gold: 9 Simple Steps to Sheet Mulching
1 Jun 2022

Turn Barren Soil into Black Gold: 9 Simple Steps to Sheet Mulching

by admin | posted in: Books | 3

Sheet mulch can be as simple as three layers –cardboard, compost, and wood chips. It’s an easy, inexpensive and fast method to regenerate bare soil.

mulch

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