The Soil and Health: A Study of Organic Agriculture

by Albert Howard

Overview

During his years as a scientist working for the British government in India, Sir Albert Howard conceived of and refined the principles of organic agriculture. Howard's The Soil and Health became a seminal and inspirational text in the organic movement soon after its publication in 1945. The Soil and Health argues that industrial agriculture, emergent in Howard's era and dominant today, disrupts the delicate balance of nature and irrevocably robs the soil of its fertility. Howard's classic treatise links the burgeoning health crises facing crops, livestock, and humanity to this radical degradation of the Earth's soil. His message—that we must respect and restore the health of the soil for the benefit of future generations—still resonates among those who are concerned about the effects of chemically enhanced agriculture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813191713
Publisher:	University Press of Kentucky
Publication date:	01/12/2007
Series:	Culture of the Land
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Sir Albert Howard (1873–1947), founder of the organic farming movement, is the author of several books, including An Agricultural Testament.

Editorial Reviews

"This is one of the great classics of the organic farming movement. This legacy ought to be better remembered and understood." —Wes Jackson, author of Becoming Native to This Place

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