As a beginning farmer with depleted soil, this book is an invaluable resource. It goes beyond the

typical organic discussions and focuses on how to successfully rebuild soil on all fronts- chemically

(minerals), biologically (soil life), and structurally. The information and advice on fertilizers- which

ones are beneficial to soil life and which ones are harmful- is extremely helpful and hard to find

elsewhere. This book also effectively switches from the big picture down to specific details of soil

quality and back again, all the while remaining very clear and easy to understand.