Soils: A Practical Guide for Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Content Source: SARE

Resource Explained
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



