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Growing a Revolution

Bringing Our Soil Back to Life

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Growing a Revolution

Written by: David R. Montgomery
Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
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The problem of agriculture is as old as civilization. Throughout history, great societies that abused their land withered into poverty or disappeared entirely. Now we risk repeating this ancient story on a global scale due to ongoing soil degradation, a changing climate, and a rising population. But there is reason for hope. David R. Montgomery introduces us to farmers around the world at the heart of a brewing soil health revolution that could bring humanity's ailing soil back to life remarkably fast.

Growing a Revolution draws on visits to farms in the industrialized world and developing world to show that a new combination of farming practices can deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to problems farmers face today. Montgomery explores why practices based on the principles of conservation agriculture help restore soil health and fertility. In addition, he discusses how these practices translate into farms that use less water, generate less pollution, and lower carbon emissions. Combining ancient wisdom with modern science, Growing a Revolution lays out a solid case for an inspiring vision where agriculture becomes the solution to environmental problems.

©2017 David R. Montgomery (P)2017 Tantor Agricultural & Food Sciences Nature & Ecology Science Organic Farming

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"Montgomery's fascinating exposé of how our food is grown will convince readers that soil health should not remain an under-the-radar issue and that we all benefit from embracing a new philosophy of farming." ( Kirkus)
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This book simplifies the principles of Conservation Agriculture and suggests creative solutions to restore soil. A must read for youngsters, students, authorities and policy makers. Global network of demonstration farms providing recipe for no till, cover cropping and crop rotation is the best investment humanity can make for saving soil, increasing farm yield and nutritional output for food security and combating global climate change. Loved this book! Truly a service to humankind and Mother Earth.

We know more about the stars overhead than the soil underneath : Leonardo Da Vinci

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