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An essential guide to composting for all gardeners and environmentally conscious people This revised edition of The Rodale Book of Composting includes all the latest in new techniques, technology, and equipment. Gardeners know composting is the best way to feed the soil and turn food scraps into fresh produce, but even urbanites can get on board thanks to programs like compost pickup and citywide food waste initiatives—there’s no better way to reduce landfill waste (and subsequent emissions) and dependence on fossil fuels while nourishing the earth. The Rodale Book of Composting offers easy-to-follow instructions for making and using compost; helpful tips for apartment dwellers, suburbanites, farmers, and community leaders; and ecologically sound solutions to growing waste-disposal problems.

This eminently sensible and wonderfully well-focused book provides essential information about one of the most significant challenges for those attempting to grow delicious organic vegetables: the creation and maintenance of healthy soil.

This book highlights the initiatives and efforts of the Northeast Organic Farming Association, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and organic farming. It encompasses various projects aimed at promoting environmentally friendly farming methods, supporting local farmers, and enhancing community engagement in organic agriculture. The content reflects a commitment to fostering a healthier ecosystem and food system through education and collaboration among farmers, consumers, and advocates.

Grace Gershuny offers a deeply personal narrative of her journey within the American organic agriculture movement, highlighting her role as a founding member and long-time organic farmer. Her account details the struggle for nationwide organic regulations, including her contributions to the USDA's first proposed National Organic rule. The story intertwines her personal experiences with the challenges faced during the five-year federal process, providing a comprehensive look at both the movement's evolution and her own life within it.