{"title":"Acres U.S.A.® Published Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"a-beast-of-muddy-brain","title":"A Beast of Muddy Brain","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon his own experiences of life in the American countryside of the 1930s and beyond as well as a lifetime of reporting and writing on agriculture, agricultural policy and economics, Charles Walters has crafted a new work of fiction that brings the message of \u003cem\u003eAcres U.S.A.\u003c\/em\u003e to life in a new way. From whence comes this beast of muddy brain that trails a boy, a man, a family and a civilization through Century 20 into Century 21?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tale that unfolds in this intensely gripping, often instructive, novel begins in the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and grows with its characters through war and peace. It is an angry testament that sees the debauchery of a civilization. The chief character, James Robert Neff, and his family both survive and prevail while a Darwinian demon devours almost all around them. Here is the real story of what happens when public policy takes the food from the farmer, giving him very little in return, with showy successes forever shadowed by pending adjustments in our institutional and political arrangements. Page after page, Charles Walters adds to the best of times the fact of rural worst of times, answering questions that have still to be asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2009, softcover, 380 pages. 16 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Charles Walters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Walters is the founder of Acres U.S.A., and completed more than a dozen books \u003c\/span\u003eas he edited Acres U.S.A. magazine, while co-authoring several others. A tireless traveler, Walters journeyed around the world to research sustainable agriculture, and his trip to China in 1976 inspired others to travel there. By the time of his death in 2009, Charles Walters could honestly say he changed the world for the better. He wrote a number of important books that broke the door wide open for further research on non-toxic farming methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore books by Charles Walters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\/products\/eco-farm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Eco-Farm by Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEco-Farm\u003c\/a\u003e – Eco-agriculture is explained — from the tiniest molecular building blocks to managing the soil — in terminology that not only makes the subject easy to learn, but vibrantly alive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\/products\/dung-beetles\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dung Beetles by Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDung Beetles\u003c\/a\u003e – A deep dig into into modern science and ancient history, traditional folklore and the best practical advice to resurrect the lowly dung beetle, exposing farmers and ranchers — and anyone with a desire to work more closely with nature — to this amazing creature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\/products\/weeds-control-without-poisons\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Weeds – Control Without Poisons by Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWeeds – Control Without Poisons\u003c\/a\u003e – Specifics on a hundred weeds, why they grow, what soil conditions spur them on or stop them, what they say about your soil, and how to control them without the obscene presence of poisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Books written by Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind even more books by Charles Walters here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518973046857,"sku":"6904","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6904_062e5589-78e8-42ab-be97-47169b3864ca.png?v=1571611543"},{"product_id":"a-biodynamic-farm","title":"A Biodynamic Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHugh Lovel is one of the world's experts on quantum agriculture and biodynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a practical, how-to guide to understanding the definition of biodynamics, and practicing biodynamic techniques on your farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn about the role of individual biodynamic preparations, how to make your own biodynamic preparations, and details about the proper application and timing of biodynamic field treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI. A New Way of Thinking\u003cbr\u003eII. What is Biodynamic Agriculture?\u003cbr\u003eIII. The Importance of Levity to Agriculture\u003cbr\u003eIV. Starting From Scratch\u003cbr\u003eV. No-Till Farming Without Chemicals\u003cbr\u003eVI. The Cheapest Fertilizer in Georgia \u0026amp; the Best\u003cbr\u003eVII. The Meanings of Words\u003cbr\u003eVIII. Biodynamic Training\u003cbr\u003eIX. About 500 and 501\u003cbr\u003eX. The Compost Preps\u003cbr\u003eXI. Rounding Out the Picture\u003cbr\u003eXII. Economics and Agriculture\u003cbr\u003eXIII. An Encounter with the Law\u003cbr\u003eXIV. Something to Think About\u003cbr\u003eXV. Community Sponsored Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1994, 2000, softcover, 215 pages. 44 in a case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hugh Lovel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 6px; float: left;\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Lovel_Hugh_compact.jpg?v=1541015877\" alt=\"Author Hugh Lovel\"\u003eHugh Lovel is the author of many articles on radionics, atmospheric reorganization and the biochemical sequencing of the soil. He consults, speaks and teaches on all aspects of agriculture and is an expert on AgPhysics and the use of biodynamic energy patterns to affect the atmosphere, weather cycles and soil in order to grow the highest quality food.\u003cbr\u003eLovel built on his formal education in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and psychology to formulate his concepts and developments during more than 30 years of farming, first in the mountains of northern Georgia and currently on the tablelands of Tolga, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHugh Lovel at the 2018 Eco-Ag Conference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHugh Lovel as a speaker at the 2018 Eco-Ag Conference \u0026amp; Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe spoke on the topics: \u003cstrong\u003eSubtle Energies in Agriculture\u003c\/strong\u003e (Buy it on \u003ca title=\"Subtle Energies in Agriculture by Hugh Lovel MP3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/hugh-lovel-subtle-energies-in-agriculture-mp3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMP3\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Subtle Energies in Agriculture by Hugh Lovel CD USB\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/hugh-lovel-subtle-energies-in-agriculture-usb-cd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB\/CD\u003c\/a\u003e) and Subtle Energies, State of the Arts (Buy it on \u003ca title=\"Subtle Energies State of the Arts by Hugh Lovel MP3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/hugh-lovel-subtle-energies-state-of-the-arts-mp3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMP3\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Subtle Energies State of the Arts by Hugh Lovel USB CD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/hugh-lovel-subtle-energies-state-of-the-arts-usb-cd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB\/CD\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMore from Hugh Lovel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Quantum Agriculture by Hugh Lovel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/quantum-agriculture-biodynamics-and-beyond\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuantum Agriculture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Full spectrum problem solving from the soil up with easy to read graphs, accurate analysis and recommendations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio (MP3): \u003ca title=\"The Need for Soil Testing by Hugh Lovel MP3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/hugh-lovel-the-need-for-total-soil-testing-mp3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Need for Total Soil Testing\u003c\/a\u003e – Presentation at the 2012 Eco-Ag Conference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio (CD): \u003ca title=\"Diagnosing Soil Potential and Pasture Health the Silica Story by Hugh Lovel CD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/diagnosing-soil-potential-pasture-health-the-silica-story\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiagnosing Soil Potential \u0026amp; Pasture Health - The Silica Story\u003c\/a\u003e – Presentation at the 2014 Eco-Ag Conference. (\u003ca title=\"Diagnosing Soil Potential and Pasture Health Silica Story by Hugh Lovel mp3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/hugh-lovel-diagnosing-soil-and-pasture-health-the-silica-story-mp3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload as MP3\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518975307849,"sku":"4168","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/4168_f514679c-8fb8-4d97-949f-e8f2719ef2c6.png?v=1571611543"},{"product_id":"a-farmers-guide-to-the-bottom-line","title":"A Farmer's Guide to the Bottom Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the culmination of Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters’ lifetime of experience, written in his honest, straight-ahead style, outlining how the small farmer-entrepreneur can find his way to a profitable bottom line. \u003cem\u003eA Farmer's Guide to the Bottom Line\u003c\/em\u003e provides how-to information on each step from planning to implementation of business practices for the eco-friendly farm and includes examples of people who are making a living, and a profit, by demanding a fair price for their labor. Whether you are considering taking up farming as an occupation or just interested in the economics and history of farming, this book is a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2002, softcover, 212 pages. 20 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Charles Walters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Cw_bw_medium.jpg?v=1539367245\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eCharles Walters was the founder and executive editor of Acres U.S.A. He penned thousands of articles on the technologies of organic and sustainable agriculture and authored many books on the subject. You can find a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" title=\"Complete collection of books written by Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\"\u003efull list of books written by Charles Walters here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518976290889,"sku":"6535","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6535_07011f1a-db88-42a3-9bdd-4cf63288bf63.png?v=1571611543"},{"product_id":"a-walk-in-the-sun","title":"A Walk in the Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the ultimate answer to the mystery of Phil Callahan. And it explains why civilization frequently engineers itself into a convulsion. For those big lessons learned in small situations on A Walk in the Sun are, in fact, bigger than life and history, and ultimately must be seen as the tuning fork Callahan invoked when he made his breakthrough discoveries. Discover with Callahan the secrets of nature as he hikes from the Orient to Europe and explores along the way in this fascinating travel diary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1988, softcover, 241 pages. 40 in a case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518976782409,"sku":"3043","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/3043FC.jpg?v=1643145862"},{"product_id":"advancing-biological-farming","title":"Advancing Biological Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading authorities on biological farming, Gary Zimmer is recognized for improving farming by restoring soils. Arguing that an optimally productive soil contains a balance of inorganic minerals, organic materials and living organisms, he relies less on modern improvements than on \"the things we’ve learned by improving fertility in a natural, sustainable way over many years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers invaluable scientific support for committed organic farmers as well as conventional farmers who'd like to reduce chemical inputs and use natural processes to their advantage. \u003cem\u003eAdvancing Biological Farming\u003c\/em\u003e updates and expands upon Gary Zimmer's classic,\u003cem\u003e The Biological Farmer\u003c\/em\u003e. Technically precise yet written in friendly language, this book is for everyone who wants a future in biological farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU 7066. Copyright 2011, softcover, 244 pages. 44 books per case.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518985302089,"sku":"7066","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/7066_8ea1ccfb-2013-4829-97f7-c7c13fd93eef.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"agriculture-in-transition","title":"Agriculture in Transition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeas such as “crop and soil weatherproofing,” the “row support system,” and the “tillage commandments,” exemplify the practicality of the soil\/root maintenance program that serves as the foundation for Donald Schriefer’s highly successful “systems approach” farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchriefer was a pioneer in developing an awareness of the relation of tillage to soil fertility, focusing on three major soil basics — soil aeration, soil water, and soil decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book covers such topics as soil chemistry, plant and soil dynamics, above- and below-ground plant management, row support fertilization, zone-tillage, disc-chiseling, and more. Schriefer focuses on reducing \"yield-limiting factors\" such as seed selection, excessive tillage and a dependence on technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2000, softcover, 238 pages. 32 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518985400393,"sku":"6441","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6441_2_bd4edb77-8af2-47f1-82d6-910909dd5d5f.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"albrecht-on-calcium","title":"Albrecht on Calcium, Vol. V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis valuable collection of essays reveals the insights of a brilliant soil scientist ahead of his time. In this The Albrecht Papers Volume #5, readers will find a carefully organized and convincing explanation of the relationship between calcium and soil fertility. It is not possible to discuss calcium, which Albrecht proclaims as the “King of Nutrients” without being led into the entire mosaic that Albrecht considers biologically correct farming. Albrecht’s work provides an indispensable foundation for anyone interested in sustainable, ecologically responsible agriculture -- his teachings are more critical today than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 320 pages. 36 books per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518986809417,"sku":"7068","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/7068_1_1d62bfc9-748c-4a97-80ef-751fc62b0bda.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"albrecht-on-pastures","title":"Albrecht on Pastures, Vol. VI","description":"\u003cp\u003eRead about Albrecht’s substantiated theory and observation that insufficient soil fertility is responsible for poor crops, weeds and thereby a poor diet for the cow in terms of her food choice and her output. An indispensable foundation for anyone interested in sustainable, ecologically responsible agriculture — more critical today than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 247 pages\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cem\u003e 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518987235401,"sku":"7072","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/7072_2_647016fd-c013-440e-8153-28a5e8281298.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"albrecht-on-soil-balancing","title":"Albrecht on Soil Balancing, Vol. VII","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays reveals a carefully organized and convincing explanation by Albrecht about the interconnection between soil, plants and animals – that everything is related to everything else. In these papers Albrecht reveals the importance of the balance equation, that it isn’t enough to have nutrient to soil connections, it is the ratio of one element to another that counts. Albrecht’s insight further reveals that an ounce of prevention in the form of balanced plant nutrition from fertile soils is better than a pound of cure using dangerous poisons. Albrecht’s work provides an indispensable foundation for anyone interested in sustainable, ecologically responsible agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2011, softcover, 227 pages. 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518987300937,"sku":"7078","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/7078_2_d3eb4a5b-20e3-4a2a-a924-3cab606d3f38.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"albrechts-enduring-vision","title":"Albrecht's Enduring Vision: The Albrecht Papers Vol. 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection presents more of Professor Albrecht’s brilliant, classic essays providing essential insights into the health of our soil. Albrecht was one of the first to see the danger in relying on agri-chemicals instead of soil fertility for healthy crops. In this carefully organized collection of writings, Albrecht explains the workings of the soil-crop system and substantiates his theory that depleted crops, weeds, and poor animal health stem directly from the lack of major elements and trace minerals in soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs pressure builds on contemporary agriculture to become simultaneously more robust and sustainable, Albrecht's findings—now more than ever—provide crucial information necessary for realizing agriculture that is socially viable and ecologically responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCopyright 1992, 2013, softcover, 325 pages\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cem\u003e 32 in a case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518987563081,"sku":"4075","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/4075_2_5668fcb8-fd63-4061-9171-15b3504bfd28.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"albrechts-foundation-concepts","title":"Albrecht's Foundation Concepts: The Albrecht Papers Vol. 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlbrecht's Foundation Concepts: The Albrecht Papers Vol. 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis valuable collection of essays reveals the insights of a brilliant soil scientist who was ahead of his time. In this volume, readers will find a carefully organized and convincing explanation of the relationship between plants and animals. Dr. William Albrecht sustains his theory and observation that a declining soil fertility, due to a lack of organic material, major elements, and trace minerals – or a marked imbalance in these nutrients – was responsible for poor crops and in turn for pathological conditions in animals fed deficient feeds from soils. These papers addressed to scientists, and especially to farmers who worked with nature are an invaluable foundation for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCopyright, 1975, 2011, softcover, 515 pages. 20 in a case.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents – A Sample\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Fertility and Plant Nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen-Fixation as Influenced by Calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Acidity is Beneficial, Not Harmful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizing Soils With Nitrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Soil Nitrogen Supply is Still a Big Problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace Elements and the Production of Proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants — Protected by Fertile Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Fertility — The Basis for Formulating an Agricultural Policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeglect of Soil Fertility Reflected in Farm Animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden Hungers Point to Soil Fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Microbes Get Their Food First\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Management by Nature or Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead an excerpt from Chapter 18 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-albrechts-foundation-concepts\/\" title=\"Read an excerpt from Chapter 18 of Albrecht's Foundation Concepts by William A. Albrecht\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore all of William A. Albrecht's published books \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/william-a-albrecht\" title=\"Collection of books written by Dr. William A. Albrecht\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout William A. Albrecht\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" title=\"All books written by Charles Walters, founder of Acres U.S.A.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dr. William A. Albrecht\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/William_A._Albrecht_medium.jpg?v=1546994662\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWilliam A. Albrecht (1888–1974) Ph.D., was undoubtedly the preeminent soil scientist of his time. During his long and distinguished career, Dr. Albrecht made the case for an agronomy based on healthy soil ecosystems rather than simplistic chemical inputs, even as this latter approach was being introduced as the “scientific” agriculture of the future. Dr. Albrecht was a prolific author of articles, books, and scientific reports; upon his death in 1974, his research was willed to Acres U.S.A. founder and his personal friend, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" title=\"All books written by Charles Walters, founder of Acres U.S.A.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharles Walters\u003c\/a\u003e. Dr. Albrecht’s work continues to be published and rings just as true today as it did when first discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518987628617,"sku":"1007","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/1007_035bdef7-8332-4ea6-a4ef-364685e1e4cc.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"albrechts-hidden-lessons","title":"Albrecht's Hidden Lessons: The Albrecht Papers Vol. 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlbrecht's Hidden Lessons: Albrecht Papers Vol. 3 - Noteworthy Essays on Soils \u0026amp; Crops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis valuable collection of essays reveals the insights of a brilliant soil scientist who was ahead of his time. This carefully organized volume explores the complexity of soil and soil fertility, examining elements such as mycorrhiza, calcium, magnesium, and organic matter in soil composition. In doing so, Albrecht also reveals the intimate connection between soil, crops, animals, and human health. Soil fertility is the foundation of responsible agriculture. Albrecht’s work provides indispensable knowledge for readers seeking apply the lessons of soil fertility to responsible agriculture management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCopyright 1989, 2013 softcover, 411 pages\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cem\u003e24 in a case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12518987694153,"sku":"3048","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/3048_2_4ac03a5d-f242-43c9-bd5b-ca8cab9a307d.png?v=1571611544"},{"product_id":"alternative-treatments-for-ruminant-animals","title":"Alternative Treatments for Ruminant Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing on 36 years of veterinary practice, Dr. Paul Dettloff presents a natural, sustainable approach to ruminant health. 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After more than seven decades of soils being mined not replenished, especially of organic matter and minerals — it is time to \"Ask the Plant\" and find out what our crops and soils are really telling us so we can produce a better crop using only what is truly needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2010, softcover, 286 pages. 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519004078153,"sku":"6991","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6991_a0744384-0fdf-41ef-8300-c7d52c9228a6.png?v=1571611545"},{"product_id":"backyard-poultry-naturally","title":"Backyard Poultry Naturally","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom housing to feeding, from selection to breeding, this book covers everything the backyard farmer needs to know about poultry husbandry — including preventative and curative herbal medicines and homeopathics. The author takes a permaculture point of view in raising poultry, creating a diverse base of plant life for the birds to choose from, all cohesively fitting into the landscape and overall farm. Complete enough for the beginner, yet the experienced poultry farmers will find the book packed with techniques and ideas found nowhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2007, softcover, 135 pages. 30 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519004635209,"sku":"6452","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6452_8ecab926-74f2-45d1-ac9b-cbf9e7104a9e.png?v=1571611545"},{"product_id":"beyond-the-chicken","title":"Beyond the Chicken","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e, author and lifelong poultry keeper Kelly Klober turns his attention to alternative poultry ventures. The recent interest in heritage breeds of chicken has created a unique opportunity for small farmers to reintroduce consumers to other types of poultry. Ducks, pigeons, and guinea were all once ubiquitous on the family farm, and the market is opening to them once again among influential chefs and foodies. From geese and quail to peahens and turkeys, Klober discusses the pros and cons of each and how best to fit an alternative poultry venture into your farming operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with humorous personal anecdotes and practical advice on feeding, housing, and marketing, this book is a must-read for the small farmer seeking an alternative to the ubiquitous white egg-laying chicken or for any appreciator of the vibrant world of poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2014, softcover, 216 pages. 44 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in more from Kelly Klober? 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In language that is clear and understandable to any reader, Bacchus shows how biodynamics enhances pasture vitality and offers solutions to the challenges of farming in the 21st Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eCopyright 2013, softcover, 160 pages. 60 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519009550409,"sku":"7172","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/7172_736ef4db-8cf8-4cf4-8bf2-66a50afd54e5.png?v=1571611546"},{"product_id":"bread-from-stones","title":"Bread From Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book was the first work to attack Von Liebig’s salt fertilizer thesis, and it stands as valid today as when first written over 100 years ago. 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This should be the first book read by everyone beginning in eco-agriculture . . . and the most shop-worn book on the shelf of the most experienced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1979, 2009, softcover, 462 pages. 16 in a case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEco-Farm\u003c\/em\u003e Table of Contents, abbreviated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1- Photosynthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2- The Forgiveness of Nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3- The Light Factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4- Temperature Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5- Water Requirement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6- The Cell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7- The Lives of Plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-eco-farm-charles-walters-chapter-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Excerpt from Chapter 8 The Soil-Life Connection of the book Eco-Farm by Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Soil-Life Connection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13- Carbon\/Nitrogen Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14- Calcium and Magnesium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15- Sodium and the Trace Elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16- Phosphorus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23- Insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24- Weeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25- Animal Health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Charles Walters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Charles Walters\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Cw_bw_medium.jpg?v=1539367245\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eCharles Walters was the founder and executive editor of Acres U.S.A. He penned thousands of articles on the technologies of organic and sustainable agriculture and authored many books on the subject. You can find a full list of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/collections\/charles-walters\" title=\"Collection of books written by Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\"\u003ebooks written by Charles Walters here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead an excerpt from \u003cem\u003eEco-Farm\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this excerpt from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-eco-farm-charles-walters-chapter-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Excerpt from Chapter 8 of the book Eco-Farm by Acres U.S.A. founder Charles Walters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChapter 8 of Eco-Farm on EcoFarming Daily\u003c\/a\u003e, Charles Walters discusses the soil-life connection and looks back at the history of agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519049101385,"sku":"122","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/122_49951083-66a3-424f-8f95-ee6a7b51cf05.png?v=1571611549"},{"product_id":"farming-in-the-presence-of-nature","title":"Farming in the Presence of Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“. . . watch with me as a grand and beautiful picture unfolds, of the interconnectedness of all things.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo endeavor engages so deeply, so personally with nature as farming, whether on a thousand acres or in the gardener’s window box. 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Featuring a new foreword by Allan Nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1951, 2009, softcover, 247 pages. 36 books per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your best deal, purchase all 4 of Newman Turner's essential books as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/newman-turners-classics\" title=\"Frank Newman Turner classics combination\"\u003ecombination deal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519064305737,"sku":"6909","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6909_9b87720d-66f7-4a38-bc84-9077863fd24c.png?v=1571611621"},{"product_id":"fertility-from-the-ocean-deep","title":"Fertility from the Ocean Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the recent republication of Dr. Maynard Murray's \u003cem\u003eSea Energy Agriculture,\u003c\/em\u003e readers rediscovered the forgotten legacy of an eco-ag pioneer. Murray's idea — that ocean water contains a concentrated, perfect balance of trace minerals in bioavailable form — seems almost as revolutionary today as when he introduced it 30 years ago. In this fascinating book, Charles Walters examines Murray's career and the amazing successes that growers have experienced with his methods, as well as further developments in this technology by creative experimenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing hard data obtained in the field, Walters demonstrates that sea-solids fertilizers produce stress-resistant plants and food with naturally extended shelf life and vastly increased nutrient levels. Both an amazing narrative and a practical guide for improving soil and crop health, \u003cem\u003eFertility from the Ocean Deep\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for everyone interested in the cutting edge of agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2005, 2012, softcover,192 pages. 52 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519064436809,"sku":"6735","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6735_f631c0ed-b4df-4f2b-a52a-eaeb08355642.png?v=1571611621"},{"product_id":"fertility-pastures","title":"Fertility Pastures","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFertility Pastures\u003c\/em\u003e, Turner details his methods of intensive pasture-based production of beef and dairy cows in a practical guide to profitable, labor-saving livestock production. He developed a system of complex \"herbal ley mixtures,\" or blends of pasture grasses and herbs, with each ingredient chosen to perform an essential function in providing a specific nutrient to the animal or enhancing the fertility of the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe explains his methods of cultivation, seeding and management. There are also chapters on year-round grazing, making silage for self-feeding, protein from forage crops and pastures for pigs and poultry. He also details the roles individual herbs play in the prevention and treatment of disease. Featuring a new foreword by Joel Salatin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1951, 2009, softcover, 195 pages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your best deal, purchase all 4 of Newman Turner's essential books as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acresusa.com\/products\/newman-turners-classics\" title=\"Frank Newman Turner classics combination\"\u003ecombination package\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519064567881,"sku":"6911","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6911_76b646c7-2307-46d8-ba25-31877a9a0142.png?v=1571611621"},{"product_id":"food-farming-health","title":"Food, Farming \u0026 Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn these times of ecological peril, looming agricultural production problems, and creeping human health disaster it behooves all farmers and eaters to turn attention systems which are time-tested. And “time-tested” means millennia, not mere decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe several decades since the advent of chemical farming have thrown challenges to ecologies and humans as not experienced in the thousands of years prior. In this multi-authored work readers will connect the dots between the cause of modern disease in toxic farming fields and industrial food factories and gain an introductory understanding to philosophies of human diet, health and healing proven through thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rapid spread of chronic diseases is related to changes in our diets and changes in the way we grow food. The spread of toxics and monocultures in farming have produced nutritionally empty food loaded with poisons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there is an invasion of industrially, chemically processed food as well as an invasion of an obsolete paradigm of science which ignores the latest in the sciences of ecology, food and health. It treats bad food as “substantially” equal to good food based on reductionist criteria which ignore processes and impacts on our health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows how health is a continuum from the soil, to the plants, to our bodies. Chemical farming is based on monocultures, which deprive us of the diversity we need for a balanced, healthy nutrition. Chemical farming depletes the soils of nutrition, producing plants that are nutritionally empty but full of toxic residues. When we eat chemically produced food we suffer from diseases related to nutrient deficiency and\/or toxics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is impossible to overstate the importance of rice to many of the cuisines of India. In several Indian languages, the word for “rice” (\u003cem\u003eannam\u003c\/em\u003e) is the same as the word for “food.” Accordingly, we seek to better understand \u003cem\u003eannam\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding principles of Ayurvedic eating and healing does not have to feel foreign or odd. The brilliant essays which make up this book are certain to educate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2018, softcover, 260 pages. 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead an excerpt of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-excerpt-food-farming-health-by-vandana-shiva-et-al\/\" title=\"Excerpt from the book Food, Farming \u0026amp; Health by Vandana Shiva on EcoFarming Daily\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFood, Farming \u0026amp; Health by Vandana Shiva on EcoFarming Daily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519067910217,"sku":"7487","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/food-farming-health_coverwrap_hires_1_eb3e936f-7a53-4be1-b0e2-f21800d0a913.jpg?v=1571611621"},{"product_id":"food-power-from-the-sea","title":"Food Power from the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSubtitled \u003cem\u003eThe Seaweed Story\u003c\/em\u003e, this book by one of the great minds of eco-agriculture explains how we can produce our food by using seaweed and fish-based inputs rather than wasteful and unsustainable chemical fertilizers. Fryer and Simmons tell how growers can harness the sea's energy to extend growing seasons, increase yields, protect crops from insects and disease, and more. This classic work of eco-ag is available again in this new edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1977, 2005, softcover, 220 pages. 18 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519069581385,"sku":"6655","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6655_e01a3b2b-627a-43e8-ab7a-5a13da8ff68f.png?v=1571611621"},{"product_id":"foundations-of-natural-farming","title":"Foundations of Natural Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin longtime ecological farming author\/researcher Harold Willis as he explains the foundation concepts of natural farming and issues the call for cleaner forms of food and fiber production. In this single volume, the author details the interconnections between soil chemistry, microbial life, plants and livestock. He discusses the current problems in agriculture and suggests how lessons from nature provide the roadmap to efficiency, effectiveness and profitability. This book does not stop at providing recipes of what farmers need to do to farm better, but also passes along an understanding of the why of ecological agriculture. This book is certain to become a classic of clean farming and one of the most heavily bookmarked volumes on a farmer’s shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2008, softcover, 367 pages. 18 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519071481929,"sku":"6854","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6854_e6b9ff51-2ead-4516-80ef-02d83a8f34ef.png?v=1571611622"},{"product_id":"four-seasons-organic-cow-care","title":"Four-Seasons Organic Cow Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW UPDATED VERSION COMING SOON...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the joy and wonder of farming lies in the changing of the seasons: planting, calving, tilling, milking, harvest . . . As the seasons pass, any dairy or cattle operation will see its share of problems crop up as well, many with seasonal regularity. Acclaimed veterinarian Hubert Karreman calls on his nearly thirty years of experience in organic and holistic medicine to guide you on how to recognize, treat and prevent a year’s worth of problems with your herd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith biology and managing animals, there are no hard-and-fast rules, however, there is a rhyme and reason explaining why certain conditions are associated with each season. From pneumonia in the winter to heat stroke in the summer, this farmer-friendly book will introduce early detection techniques, prevention methods, and the most effective organic-certified treatments available for livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther titles by Dr. Karreman:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookstore.acresusa.com\/products\/treating-dairy-cows-naturally?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=59a909273\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTreating Dairy Cows Naturally\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2016, softcover, 236 pages. 40 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519071907913,"sku":"7418","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/four-seasons-organic-cow-care-front_8f539acf-630d-470f-8d07-476625d9726e.jpg?v=1571611622"},{"product_id":"from-the-soil-up","title":"From the Soil Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe farmer’s role is to conduct the symphony of plants and soil. In this book, learn how to coax the most out of your plants by providing the best soil and removing all yield-limiting factors. Schriefer is best known for his “systems” approach to tillage and soil fertility, which is detailed here. Managing soil aeration, water, and residue decay are covered, as well as ridge planting systems, guidelines for cultivating row crops, and managing soil fertility. Develop your own soil fertility system for long-term productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1984, 2000, softcover, 274 pages. 32 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519074594889,"sku":"6440","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6440_fbf714c8-9d93-426e-992e-3c987cd10116.png?v=1571611622"},{"product_id":"grass-the-forgiveness-of-nature","title":"Grass, the Forgiveness of Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is the most important plant in the world? In terms of nutritive content, function within the ecosystem, and even medicinal properties, the answer to this question may very well be \u003cem\u003egrass\u003c\/em\u003e. In this wide-ranging survey of grass forages and pastureland, Charles Walters makes the case that grass is not just for cows and horses — that in fact it is the most nutritious food produced by nature, as well as the ultimate soil conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn from traditional graziers who draw on centuries of wisdom to create beautiful, lush, sustainable pastures, as well as cutting-edge innovators who are using such methods as biodynamics and sea-solids fertilization to create some of the healthiest grasslands in the world. Leading agronomists not only explain the importance of grasses in our environment, they also share practical knowledge such as when to look for peak levels of nutrition within the growing cycle and how to use grass to restore soil to optimum health. A must-read for anyone interested in sustainable, bio-correct agriculture, this information-packed volume is a comprehensive look at an essential family of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2006, softcover, 320 pages. 32 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519088357449,"sku":"6806","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6806_2b7f3118-62a3-41df-88f2-0e80ef4d9422.png?v=1571611622"},{"product_id":"hands-on-agronomy","title":"Hands-On Agronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe soil is more than just a substrate that anchors crops in place. An ecologically balanced soil system is essential for maintaining healthy crops. \u003cem\u003eHands-On Agronomy\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive manual on effective soil fertility management providing many on-farm examples to illustrate the various principles and how to use them. The function of micronutrients, earthworms, soil drainage, tilth, soil structure, and organic matter is explained in thorough detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Kinsey demonstrates that working with the soil produces healthier crops with a higher yield. To that end, he provides an understanding of eco-agriculture as a viable enterprise that is both naturally and commercially sustainable. This work offers advice that is both highly valuable and applicable to the farmer of any level and promotes an ecological understanding of the farm from the ground up.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2013, softcover, 391 pages. 24 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents for \u003cem\u003eHands-On Agronomy, \u003c\/em\u003eabbreviated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-week-hands-agronomy\/\" title=\"Book excerpt from Chapter 1 of Hands-On Agronomy by Neal Kinsey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Farming Dilemma\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2- Cation-Anion Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3- The Hands-On Approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4- Calcium, Magnesium \u0026amp; Tillage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5- Using the Nitrogen Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12- An Introduction to Micronutrient Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13- Applications of Micronutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14- Plant Tissue Analysis \u0026amp; Fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Neal Kinsey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/Neal_large.jpg?v=1548456211\" alt=\"Neal Kinsey\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Kinsey is a world-renowned soil consultant and technician, having practiced since 1973, when he completed a program of study developed and taught by Dr. William Albrecht. Neal Kinsey’s program is based on the system of providing soil nutrients to correctly treat the soil. Through his in-depth courses, he has trained hundreds of consultants and sophisticated growers in the methodology of soil element balancing utilizing cation exchange capacity. He specializes in building and maintaining soil for quality crop production. In addition to consulting on standard crops such as corn, cotton, soybeans, rice, wheat and grain sorghum, he has done the soil work on such specialties as wine and table grapes, coffee, alfalfa, pastures, clovers, oats, melons, almonds, turf grass and dozens of other crops around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead from \u003cem\u003eHands-On Agronomy\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofarmingdaily.com\/book-week-hands-agronomy\/\" title=\"Excerpt from Chapter 1 of Hands-On Agronomy by Neal Kinsey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexcerpt from Chapter 1 of Hands-On Agronomy on EcoFarming Daily\u003c\/a\u003e. It covers details on Neal Kinsey's background, including how he met Dr. William A. 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Starting with the basic concepts of “tilth” and “soil structure” and moving along to the symptoms of unhealthy soil and the behavior of plants on non-friable fields, Sekera investigates the complex interrelationships in the soil as well as the practical measures to preserve and improve soil tilth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2015, softcover, 160 pages. 56 per case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519102447689,"sku":"7415","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/healthy_sick_soils_front_b9f70db5-bb94-4005-b232-be36b02de255.jpg?v=1571611623"},{"product_id":"herd-bull-fertility","title":"Herd Bull Fertility","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Drayson has spent a lifetime researching and teaching about cattle breeding and fertility, with 35 years of experience in measuring bulls from a fertility standpoint. 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This manual, generously illustrated with photographs and diagrams, is a must for the cattle grower choosing a bull for his breeding program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 1982, 2003, softcover, 135 pages. 28 per case.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12519103922249,"sku":"6582","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/products\/6582_89df0190-2385-41e4-83e5-d3a73af6f498.png?v=1571611624"},{"product_id":"herdsmanship","title":"Herdsmanship","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Turner explains that livestock illness is a result of bad farming practices and that real livestock health begins with true natural farming disciplines such as composting, biodiverse pastures with deep-rooted forages and herbs, and sub-soiling, as well as the avoidance of supposed panaceas that ignore or marginalize these fundamentals such as vaccines, pesticides, antibiotics and artificial fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe teaches that the cornerstones of profitability are rooted in: soil fertility and animal nutrition, cattle breeding for better feed efficiency, and cattle breeding for longevity. 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