Recommended reading for organic gardenersMichael's favorite: "The Ideal Soil: A Handbook for the New Agriculture"
The Ideal Soil: A Handbook for the New Agriculture clearly explains "the new agriculture" in simple, easy to read terms. Astera combines the best of both philosophies of chemical based (conventional) farming and carbon based (organic) farming to outline a new approach to agriculture that really makes sense. Michael LaBelle was strongly impacted by Astera's common-sense approach to soil science and heartily recommends this book to anyone who wants to understand why soil mineralization is so critical to successful and sustainable agriculture.Available at Amazon.com
Anne's favorite: "Organic Gardening Down South"
The Garden Mama, Nellie Neal, makes gardening fun! With lovely anecdotes from her childhood and practical gems like “five ways to reuse a plastic gallon jug” in your garden, Nellie inspires even the most hesitant wannabe to get out in the sunshine and make things grow! Anne recommends this book to any southerner who wants to grow their own food organically or simply make their yards more healthy and colorful.
Recommended links for healthy, sustainable living:ATTRA.ORG - National Sustainable Agriculture Information ServiceRodale Institute's New Farm Garden Mama - Deep South Gardening Expert, Nellie Neal Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute of Mississippi (GGSIM) Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) Acres USA The Stockman Grass Farmer Links for Healthy Food:Delicious Obsessions - tasty, healthy tips and recipesDr. Mercola's 100+ Nutrition Facts About 25 Well-Known Foods Slow Food USA, supporting good, clean, fair food Eat Well - a guide to local, sustainable farms, markets, restaurants Farmers MarketsOcean Springs and Long Beach, MS Farmers MarketsCovington, LA Farmers Market Mississippi Farmers Market, Jackson, MS |
2011 MSFVGA Conference
Vicksburg, MS
November 14-16, 2011
