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The Midwest Book Review, June 2007

“An easy-to-follow, hands-primer, enthusiastically recommended for current and prospective organic farmers.”

The Bookwatch, August 2007

“A pick for any rural library and any interested in more than just organic home vegetable gardening.”

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Going organic may be a clear way of getting back to basics—and getting away from the havoc chemicals can wreak on our health and our environment—but the basics themselves may not be so clear. How to begin? What kind of fertilizer and feed are allowed? Is there natural pest management? What does certification entail? And is this the way to go?

This book covers the basics and then some. Whether you’re thinking of starting an organic farm or making the transition to organics, whether you’re growing crops or raising animals, you’ll find everything you need to know in these pages—from getting started to developing a marketing strategy. A list of resources also points the way to other books, websites, and organizations focusing on every aspect of organic farming, including state standards and more information.

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Voyageur Press; 1st edition (May 15, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760324697
ISBN-13: 978-0760324691
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,134 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An easy-to-follow, hands-on primer, June 9, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Organic Farming: Everything You Need to Know is a primer to getting one's own organic farm up and running. From obtaining organic certification and acting in accordance with laws and rules, to caring for vegetables, crops, livestock, and poultry, to alternatives to pesticides and drugs, to marketing strategies for one's products and much more, Organic Farming offers plain-terms instructions illustrated with full-color photography. An easy-to-follow, hands-on primer, enthusiastically recommended for current and prospective organic farmers.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice for beginners; better than most, February 17, 2009

By	T. Burton "Hakalau Tom" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My farming partner, with 12 years experience in California (but no formal training) in organic farming, knew most of the contents of this book before we started farming in Hawaii. After two years, some of his experience has rubbed off onto me, and we've picked up site-specific know-how that couldn't be in a generic book. This book would have been more valuable before I started farming. It's well organized and practical, with lots of photos. A good bargain. Definitely better than most.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Insight, September 19, 2008

By	Berton Dinkins "BertD" (El Paso, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and plenty of illustrations.

I found clear instructions on how to start organic farming and market your products.

There is only one chapter devoted to livestock and If the author ever writes more about livestock I will by it.

Fossel covers everything from how to start seeds to using the right farm equipment.

The book is a good read and doesn't get the reader lost. I will keep and use as a reference.

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