Acres U.S.A., The Voice of Eco-Agriculture, August 2020 | Issue #590 Copyright 2020, 100 pages (18.8 MB PDF) FEATURES Wines of ChangeBY ALLIE HYMASFrom a beyond-organic vineyard in Oregon, Mimi Casteel is thinking about soil and social justice. Master ManipulationBY LAUREN KRIZANSKYCycling carbon back into the soil after harvest is a quest for balance and lasting fertility. Back in BiologyBY LAUREN KRIZANSKYGreen, growing plants provide exudates and support changes in a microbial farming system. The BFA WayBY LEAH SMITHFarm group identifies five key components for healthy soil: minerals, soil life, carbon, air and water. Recipe for LifeBY NIGEL PALMERCulturing indigenous microorganisms is an effective method to capture soil microbes for a farm or garden. Good Bug, Bad Bug?BY NICOLE MASTERSInsects are not the enemy. They are a neccessary part of a healthy farm ecosystem. Roly Poly PowerBY ANITA B. STONEThe tiny pill bug plays a big role in creating health soil and removing toxins. Borlaug’s LegacyBY ANNELIESE ABBOTTThe Green Revolution pioneer continues to generate controversy, particularly in the developing world. DEPARTMENTS VIEW FROM THE COUNTRYMonthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s managing editor. OPINION: Small Farm FallacyBY CHRIS NEWMANA romance with the independent family farm has undermined our collective power. LETTERSReaders share their on thoughts on past articles. ECO-UPDATENews in brief from around the world on developments in eco-farming technology, organic food and farming, human health and vital environmental issues. CONSULTANT’S CORNER: Olympic-level SoilsBY JON FRANKLike a well-trained athlete, soils need a careful balance of inputs to produce gold-medal results. MINDING YOUR BUSINESS: Plastic ProblemBY ANITA B. STONEFarms, even organic ones, are addicted to plastic products that damage the ecosystem. STOCK & FLOCK: The Big DrawdownBY ABBEY AND SPENCER SMITHGrant program fosters carbon sequestration through regenerative farming practices. Farm ConfessionsBY PAUL MEYERIntern with a head full of book knowledge faces the sights, sounds and smells of the farm. HARVEST TABLE: Okra for DaysBY CHRIS SMITHLearn how to preserve an unheralded but delicious vegetable. Fungi FeastBY MICHAEL PHILLIPSAn introduction to edible mushrooms. REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONSFrom in-depth book reviews to innovative websites and beyond, here’s what’s on our radar. MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS ECO-MEETINGS We let you know when and where exciting eco-farming events are happening. MEET AN ECO-FARMER Get to know fellow innovative farmers putting ecologically correct production principles to work, resulting in profitable, sustainable operations. Digital Version Would you prefer to have a digital PDF version of the August 2020 magazine issue instead? Learn More here. Subscribe to Acres U.S.A. If you enjoyed this issue, or any that you've come across – consider subscribing! Acres U.S.A. is a monthly magazine full of in-depth articles that educate and inform. Subscribe in Print. Subscribe digitally through Amazon Kindle.
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