Practical No-Till Farming

Author's previous book, The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, sold over 9,000 copies, including over 1000 ebooks Sold well to B&T, B&N, and internationally Author is the editor of Growing for Market magazine, the only national publication serving direct-to-market farmers, circulation 15,000 He holds a BA in English and a graduate degree in journalism He has been a farm operator for 17 years Worked as researcher for Johnny's Selected Seeds for 7 years No-till farming saves time, labor, and fuel and requires less equipment It increases soil organic matter, reduces erosion, boosts soil carbon sequestration This quick start guide to no-till growing is practical and concise It covers everything the reader needs to get started with no-till farming, including: Site assessment, material selection, ,budget, step-by-step how-to for each method Summary table for how to decide between the methods and choose the one most applicable to your site Annual maintenance and maximizing production Can be used by gardeners as well as small-scale farmers Full color throughout with 100 photos, charts, and illustrations Suitable for vegetable and flower growers Differs from the competition because it is designed to help farmers get started with no-till methods following the process outlined in the book to make the best choices for their individual properties and farming lifestyles Guides farmers through the various methods, strengths and weaknesses, and site suitability

Intended Audience: market gardeners, small-scale vegetable and flower farmers, ag-extension officers, homesteaders, people just starting out in farming, urban farmers

Academic: Cornell, University of California, University of Maine, and University of Vermont all have an interest in no-till agriculture