Acres U.S.A. News & Announcements
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September 2019 Issue Now on Sale
August 28, 2019
The issue, volume #579 in our catalog, features 100 pages of information focused on ecological health and ecosystem regeneration
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Book of the Week: Small Farms are Real Farms
August 27, 2019
Read an excerpt from chapter 14 of John Ikerd's book, Small Farms are Real Farms. This excerpt discusses the history and future of the sustainable agriculture movement.
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Healthy Soil Summit 2019 was a success! (Photos)
August 26, 2019
The 2019 Healthy Soil Summit featured 2 days of intensive learning from top soil experts. Check out some photos from the event!
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Book of the Week: Humusphere
August 20, 2019
Read an excerpt from the Acres U.S.A. book "Humusphere" by Herwig Pommeresche. Newly published in 2019, this book digs deep into the history and make-up of soil humus. Chapter 9 focuses on practical examples and the author's own tried-and-true recipes – read more!
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Book of the Week: Dung Beetles
August 13, 2019
Excerpt from Prologue: "In reviewing a great deal of literature on the dung beetle subject, it seems to me that a preponderance of work has been dedicated to the anatomy of the insect, and less to the way it can contribute to the cowman’s bottom line."
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Book of the Week: Secrets of Fertile Soils
August 06, 2019
Read an excerpt from Chapter 7 of "Secrets of Fertile Soils" by Erhard Hennig. This excerpt discusses the connection between earthworms and soil fertility, with a focus on different types of earthworms and a glimpse into their life cycle.
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Book of the Week: Farming in the Presence of Nature
July 30, 2019
Read an excerpt from Chapter 3 of Athena Tainio's book, "Farming in the Presence of Nature." This excerpt discusses elements of the living soil, from carbon, nitrogen and nematodes to even more soil nutrients.
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Now Available: The August 2019 Magazine Theme is Soil Management
July 27, 2019
Writers in this issue include André Leu, Nick Barnard, Abbey Smith, Rocky Womack, Paul Dorrance and more!
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