
Soil Science for Regenerative Agriculture
A Comprehensive Guide to Living Soil, No-till Gardening, Composting and Natural Farming - Complete with a Step-by-Step Action Plan to Quickly Grow Soil
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Al Pagano
About this listen
Work with nature to consistently grow the highest quality produce—all while doing your part in fighting climate change and helping the environment.
Are you stressed out about…
The seemingly steady decline in both the quantity and quality of your crops?
“Technical farming problems” like soil erosion and biodiversity loss?
Climate change—how you can cope with it, and how you can be part of the solution rather than the problem?
If so, chances are you’re suffering from eco-anxiety…and unfortunately, you have good reason to do so.
According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), each year, an estimated 24 billion tons of fertile soil are lost due to erosion. That’s a whopping 3.4 tons lost every year for each person on the planet.
This is quite a serious issue, considering the fact that it takes approximately 500 years for a 2.5-centimeter layer of fertile topsoil to form under agricultural conditions—and our food security ultimately depends on soil quality. But the good news is there’s a way to reverse the damage…and you can be part of the solution…through regenerative agriculture! Regenerative agriculture has countless benefits—producing nutrient-dense food, combating climate change, enhancing ecosystem biodiversity, improving air and water quality, huge savings from higher yields, using fewer synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides… the list goes on and on!
Now, if it sounds like you’re going to need technical expertise to do this… don’t worry. Understanding your soil and giving it what it needs doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with this easy-to-listen guide filled with practical advice and information on how to improve your relationship with your soil and get the most out of it! Click "Add To Cart" Now.
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When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web. You’ll discover that healthy soil is teeming with life - not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.
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- By Brian C. on 06-05-20
By: Jeff Lowenfels, and others
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Teaming with Bacteria
- The Organic Gardener’s Guide to Endophytic Bacteria and the Rhizophagy Cycle
- By: Jeff Lowenfels
- Narrated by: Lane Hakel
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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In this book, Jeff Lowenfels digs into the new science behind how endophytic bacteria supply nutrients to a large array of plants and explains, in accessible language, how this information applies to home gardeners, small-scale farmers, and cannabis growers. Based on cutting-edge science that will help gardeners increase plant health and productivity, Teaming with Bacteria is a must-have addition to every organic gardener’s library.
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Jeff does it again!
- By jon craven on 11-16-22
By: Jeff Lowenfels
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Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner
- Follow Nature's Map to Grow Your Own Organic Food with Confidence and Transform Any Backyard Into a Thriving Ecosystem
- By: All We Need Publishing, Josie Beckham
- Narrated by: Gwen Steel
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
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This book really is for the absolute beginner. We'll cover all the basics in a motivating, easy-to-digest way, and allow nature to do the heavy lifting. We'll discover your green thumb that's been there all along. We'll take good care of our fellow human and our planet. And we'll have a lot of fun doing it! Friend, you really can live the dream, and make it your reality. It all starts with one step.
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Permaculture Masterpiece
- By Gary Barton on 02-01-24
By: All We Need Publishing, and others
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Teaming with Fungi
- The Organic Grower's Guide to Mycorrhizae (Science for Gardeners, Book 6)
- By: Jeff Lowenfels
- Narrated by: Lane Hakel
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
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Almost every plant in a garden forms a relationship with fungi, and many plants would not exist without their fungal partners. By better understanding this relationship, home gardeners can take advantage of the benefits of fungi, which include an increased uptake in nutrients, resistance to drought, earlier fruiting, and more. This must-have guide will teach you how fungi interact with plants and how to best to employ them in your home garden.
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always great info from jeff
- By Amazon Customer on 11-21-22
By: Jeff Lowenfels
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Holistic Management: A Commonsense Revolution to Restore Our Environment
- Third Edition
- By: Jody Butterfield, Allan Savory
- Narrated by: Paul W. Griffiths
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
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Fossil fuels and livestock grazing are often targeted as major culprits behind climate change and desertification. But Allan Savory, cofounder of the Savory Institute, begs to differ. The bigger problem, he warns, is our mismanagement of resources. Livestock grazing is not the problem; it's how we graze livestock. If we don't change the way we approach land management, irreparable harm from climate change could continue long after we replace fossil fuels.
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Ideas To Save the the World, Told Poorly
- By Shawn Oueinsteen on 10-28-18
By: Jody Butterfield, and others
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Creating Your Permaculture Heaven
- How to Design and Create Your Own Backyard Food Forest
- By: Nydia Needham
- Narrated by: Stephanie Barry
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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You may think you don’t have the time or the money to start a big permaculture project. But permaculture doesn’t need to be overwhelming. You can start as small as you like, and you can move at a pace that suits you. Don’t feel you have to learn everything in one go and rush out to transform a whole wilderness in a year. Just deal in manageable chunks, and you’ll do just fine. Even if all you have done is tend to a few tomato plants on your window ledge, you can become an expert gardener; all it takes is a little time, patience, and practice.
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don't waste your time
- By Anonymous User on 03-05-23
By: Nydia Needham
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The Permaculture Gardening Bible: A Comprehensive Practical Guide to Building a Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Organic Garden
- Develop High Efficiency Seed, Water, Soil, Shelter and Energy Systems for Organic Natural Garden Growth in Your Backyard
- By: David Whitehead
- Narrated by: Kenneth Robert Hunt
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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What if you could build a garden that not only cuts back on these costs and eliminates harmful pesticides from your family’s diet, but also helps restore the planet in the process? The time is now to stop the waste of resources and consumption of contaminated foods and turn back to permaculture–this book is here to help you every step of the way.
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do not buy, it is ai
- By Alex W. on 12-03-24
By: David Whitehead
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Land, Livestock, & Life
- A Grazier's Guide to Finance
- By: Allan Nation
- Narrated by: Brad Grochowski
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
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Do you know the new rules for profit in today's land and livestock game? Using successful grass farmers as examples, Allan explains how leasing land can add up to profits with lower risk than ownership, and can be a means for young people to get into grassland agriculture today. For more insight and analysis into land-based financial issues such as protecting yourself from falling real estate prices without selling your ranch, order Land, Livestock, & Life: A Grazier's Guide to Finance.
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Was not boring
- By McClain on 03-19-25
By: Allan Nation
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Charles Dowding’s No Dig Gardening: Course 1
- From Weeds to Vegetables Easily and Quickly
- By: Charles Dowding
- Narrated by: Charles Dowding
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
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Compared to Charles' other books, this is more about no dig, eliminating weeds, garden layout, compost making, and using compost. There is also a history of no-dig vegetable gardening in the last 100 years. I want listeners to understand the context and the reasons why no dig has not been much valued until recently, and why it is now. This audiobook has 18 sections, covering the key methods and wonderful results of no dig, from starting with weeds to sowing and planting straightaway, and cropping soon after.
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Probably the only gardening book you'll ever need!
- By Melissa Nixon on 04-23-23
By: Charles Dowding
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Mini Farming
- Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre
- By: Brett L. Markham
- Narrated by: Christopher Solimene
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
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Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.
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Almost unlistenable
- By M on 02-23-18
By: Brett L. Markham
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Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany
- By: Catherine Kleier, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Catherine Kleier
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Dr. Catherine Kleier invites us to open our eyes to the phenomenal world of plant life and to the process she calls “Natura Revelata”, the joy of celebrating and learning from the secrets of nature. As Dr. Kleier shares her knowledge with contagious excitement for her subject, she emphasizes the middle ground: Instead of focusing on cell microbiology or the study of ecosystems and habitats, she stresses the basic biology, function, and the amazing adaptations of the plants we see all around us.
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Needs accompanying documentation and visual aides
- By Ryan on 04-04-19
By: Catherine Kleier, and others
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Soil Science Decoded
- Easy and Effective Techniques to Increase Nutrients, Boost Harvests, and Fight Pests Naturally for a Beautiful Organic Garden
- By: EarthenInk Publishing
- Narrated by: Jon Riley
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
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Discover the secrets to cultivating a thriving garden through the science of soil! Struggling with poor soil quality? Vegetables barely thriving? Forget chemical solutions! Explore natural, ecologically friendly approaches proven to be just as effective. Manage a healthy, nurturing soil–the cornerstone of a naturally thriving garden!
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Who knew there was so much science behind soil!!
- By Audrey on 05-06-24
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The Ultimate Permaculture Design Guide
- A Designers Gardening Toolkit for Creating Sustainable and Resilient Ecosystems
- By: Frank Mitchell
- Narrated by: Evan Traasdahl
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
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Permaculture is more than just a way to design gardens; it is a way of life centered around building an ecosystem that thinks and behaves just like nature. Not only does it favor reusing and recycling, but it also limits potential waste, allowing you to design a slice of nature in your own backyard. In fact, permaculture makes nature your partner in going green… And all you need to do in order to get started is open your eyes and observe.
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A Comprehensive and Valuable Resource
- By Terri Sterk on 02-06-24
By: Frank Mitchell
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- Bekah
- 06-15-23
Sustainability is the way of the future
This book is an empowering and enlightening book that beautifully captures the essence of sustainable farming and the incredible potential of regenerative agriculture. As someone deeply passionate about sustainable practices, I found this book to be an invaluable resource that left me inspired and ready to make a positive impact.
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- Allen
- 06-24-23
Secrets of Healthy and Productive Soil!!
Through clear and concise narration, this audiobook equips farmers, gardeners, and enthusiasts with the knowledge and techniques needed to cultivate thriving and sustainable soils.
The audiobook covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of living soil, the benefits of no-till gardening, effective composting methods, and natural farming practices. Each concept is explained in simple terms, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced practitioners. I loved this book!
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- lilfetz22
- 06-14-23
It’s not just dirt…it’s soil
I cannot recommend "Soil Science for Regenerative Agriculture" highly enough. This audiobook is a comprehensive guide to regenerative agriculture that covers a wide range of topics related to soil science, including living soil, no-till gardening, composting, and natural farming.
The section on soil biology helped me understand the vital role of soil health in agriculture. This section provides a deep understanding of the importance of soil health in agriculture, highlighting how the soil is not just an inert medium for holding plants, but rather a complex and dynamic ecosystem that supports plant growth by providing nutrients, water, and air. The section explains how soil biology is essential for maintaining that ecosystem and how understanding the interactions between the various microorganisms in the soil is key to promoting soil health in regenerative agriculture.
The author's passion for regenerative agriculture really shines through in this comprehensive guide. She provides practical tips and a step-by-step action plan to quickly grow soil and improve soil health. This guide will empower anyone looking to improve their relationship with their soil and get the most out of it.
Lastly, I must mention that the narrator was such a pleasure to listen to. Al Pagano was engaging, and the delivery was impeccable, making listening to this audiobook a delightful experience.
Overall, if you're interested in sustainable agriculture and soil health, this audiobook is a must-listen. It's informative, comprehensive, and packed with practical tips that anyone can apply to their garden. I am grateful for the lessons I learned from this audiobook, and I am confident that you will be, too.
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- Josh Miller
- 06-17-23
Loved it
If Your are looking to improve your gardening skills this is the book for you. The information on composting was a highlight for me aswell. You can tell the person who wrote this book knows what they is talking about and has experience. Lastly I enjoyed the section on climate change and its act on soil.
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- WilmoreDee
- 06-17-23
Loved learning about Regenerative Agriculture
The Soil Science book is amazing for anyone, like me, seeking to grow high-quality crops, combat climate change and contribute to environmental sustainability. This book addresses common farming concerns, such as declining cop quantity and quality, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss.
With a focus on regenerative agriculture, the book offers practical guidance on working with nature to reverse the damage caused by erosion and enhance soil health. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and providing your soil with the necessary care. Adopting regenerative practices can produce nutrient-dense food, improve ecosystem biodiversity, and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers and chemicals.
We recently bought a property and want to grow a lot of our food, but we have a lot of limestone in our ground, so I wanted to be sure I understood the health of the soil and the science behind it. So, whether you are an experienced farmer or just starting, this guide empowers you to positively impact the environment while growing healthier, more sustainable crops.
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- Valerie Westra
- 06-16-23
Let's help our planet together
If you want to improve your farming and gardening skills, grow the highest quality crop, and also do your part in caring for our environment and fighting climate change, you must listen to this book. It breaks down complex topics like erosion, composing, and biodiversity loss, into easy-to-understand concepts, which makes it accessible to anyone who wants to improve their relationship with soil, and eventually the Earth. I think it's true that many of us want to do something positive for the environment, but we think it's too hard. And recycling cans and bottles just doesn't feel enough (and it isn't enough). Well, after listening to this book, you will have a clear understanding of what you can do and even have an action plan ready for you.
The holistic approach to farming and gardening means working with nature, not against it, as we have been for the last few decades. It's now the time to start where we are and change and improve our practices. Whether you have a small garden, or a large farm, this book is for you.
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- Sunshine123
- 06-14-23
Eye-opening!
This is an exceptional book that tackles the challenges of declining crop quantity and quality, soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and climate change. The author's expertise in regenerative agriculture offers a solution that not only produces high-quality produce but also fights climate change and protects the environment. This friendly and informative guide educates and empowers readers to make a positive impact. From basic terminology to practical tips on soil analysis and composting, this book covers it all. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and soil health. A must-read for a greener future!
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- K. Karki
- 06-16-23
Great info!
This book is packed with great info on the soil and how to preserve, restore, and maintain its health for optimal results in farming- and in keeping our earth/planet healthy. I especially liked the practical tips for composting, and enjoyed learning about Korean Natural Farming which is something I had never heard of prior. This book is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to undertake gardening or farming using earth-friendly methods, wishes to have greater crop yields, or hopes to eliminate the use of chemicals for fertilizer and pesticides.
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- L. Şen
- 10-30-23
The Ultimate Soil Guide
The details provided about soil properties and the current world soil crisis gave me a sense of urgency. I learned that all the problems that humankind faces are rooted in the condition of the soil. I feel empowered to make a difference. I personally appreciated learning that dirt serves as an antidepressant. The author's personal experiences made me feel that she was holding my hand through the process of transforming my soil. The book breaks down the scientific processes to help you understand everything related to the formation of and influences on soil. I love the instructions for soil testing that I can even follow with my kids.
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- Jeffrey G. Boldt
- 12-22-24
Lack of Supporting References
Author appeared to be a hobbyist, not a trained professional or experienced farmer. Good snippets of information, but gave no feeling that everything was proven and not just read in an organic magazine. Loved finding out where the name of the band Jethro Tull came from!
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