Soils: A Practical Guide for Organic Farmers and Gardeners

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This free, open-access textbook by Valerie Dantoin of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College covers soil science fundamentals for organic producers — including physical properties, soil chemistry, organic matter, nutrient cycling, soil testing, fertilizers, compost, living soil biology, livestock integration, erosion prevention, cover cropping, and tillage — with real farm case studies and a chapter on urban soils.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management

Year Published

2025

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