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June 2009Featured Articles
Use Lime to Correct Calcium Needs, Not to Correct pHA top soil consultant shares key considerations that can make the difference between effective and ineffective — or even damaging — lime applications.
Increasing Winter Stockpiles & ProfitsHow holistic high density mob grazing allows this grass farmer to build healthy soil and winter graze at the same time.
Weed the Soil, Not the CropThese experienced organic growers explain in detail how changing the soil environment will in itself reduce weeds and the need for tillage.
Sustainable Hog Breeds: The WhitesSome venerable heritage breeds are examined for their suitability to today's natural, range-based hog grower.
Don't Believe the Hype!A renowned cowman explains why the use of line-breeding to create a predictable paternal gene pool is crucial to our national — and international — cattle herds.
Sustainable Sorghum Syrup Production in Mid-OhioThis Ohio sorghum grower produces a great niche crop every October and an excellent value-added product every March.
The Biochemical Sequence of Plant NutritionAfter being taken up by plants, minerals set up a kind of nutritional chain reaction, with each element in the sequence activating an element that follows.
Seeds: More Precious than Gold or OilWhy saving seed has become critical in an age of GMOs and industrial agriculture.
June 2009Columns
Interview — Charles Benbrook: Policy, Science & Organic AgricultureThe chief scientist for the Organic Center shares stories from behind the scenes in his longtime quest to win hearts and minds in the battle for a healthy, sustainable food system.
Eco-UpdateEco-ag news from around the world.
OpinionCommentary on vital issues affecting organic and sustainable farmers.
Transitions"Certified Organic Industry News"
Eco-Gardener"A 'Recycled' Greenhouse!" by Anne Van Nest
Health & Healing"Pandemics & Swine Flu" by Dr. Michael W. Fox
The Natural Vet"Staying out of Trouble" by C. Edgar Sheaffer, V.M.D. & Bonnie M. Sheaffer, R.N.
Books & InformationReviews of new eco-farming literature
Acres U.S.A. ZipsLetters to the editor
Eco-ResourcesA roundup of eco-suppliers
Eco-MeetingsEco-farming meetings and events across North America
The Last WordEssays and parting shots