The Organic Field Crop Handbook provides a road map for field crop producers who aspire to improve the environmental sustainability and profitability of their farming operations. The book is for organic farmers and producers who want to reduce their reliance on external inputs while improving their knowledge of non-chemical weed management and natural methods to enhance soil fertility. Academics and extension workers will find these pages packed with the latest science (at the time of writing) and best management practices for organic field crop production. The handbook provides the theoretical foundation and practical production guidance for the cultivation of the key organic field crops grown in North America. This handbook is divided into five sections. Section One covers the principles upon which organic management practices are based, along with an overview of the organic certification process. Section Two focuses on soil management. Section Three focuses on weed and pest management. Section Four is to help producers to understand how to design an effective organic field crop rotation. Section Five provides practical tips for growing organic field crops in North America. Prefer a physical copy? Buy the hardcopy *Note, all units reported in this handbook are in metric and imperial. Funding for this book is generously provided by:
