The Biological Farmer: A Complete Guide to the Sustainable & Profitable Biological System of Farming - Softcover

Zimmer, Gary F.; Zimmer-Durand, Leilani

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1601731345 ISBN 13: 9781601731340

Publisher: Acres U.S.A., Inc., 2024

Synopsis

Biological farming was around long before researchers and entrepreneurs began their search for the best biologicals. The biological farming system developed decades ago by Gary Zimmer doesn t manipulate soil life or sell it; it instead creates the conditions where soil life flourishes. His system feeds soil microbes, balances soil minerals, promotes tillage with a purpose, and relies on both cover crops and diverse rotations. Gary Zimmer and Leilani Zimmer-Durand have created a thoughtful road map for farmers looking to learn more about how their soils work, improve their current operations, build resilience against both natural and financial challenges, and leave a lasting legacy in healthy & productive soils.

The results...
- Higher yields & profits for growers
- Better forage & increased productivity for dairy and beef cattle
- More nutritious food for consumers
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- More soil organic matter
- Improved soil health

In this greatly revised and expanded edition of the modern classic the authors take the art and science of biological agriculture to new levels.

About this title

About the Author:

Gary Zimmer is president and co-founder of Midwestern BioAg, which preaches Better Farming Through Better Soil. Together with his son, Nicholas, and his daughter, Sadie, he runs the renowned Otter Creek Organic Farm, and he speaks frequently to audiences around the world.

Leilani Zimmer-Durand is an executive at Midwestern BioAg and leads the company s education efforts. She focuses much of her work on helping conventional farmers make the shift to biological and/or organic farming.

About this edition

• Publisher: Acres U.S.A., Inc.
• Publication date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 1601731345
• ISBN 13: 9781601731340
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 536