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	Eco-Farm: An Acres U.S.A. Primer (Item #1134) By Charles Walters and C.J. Fenzau - Assumptions of conventional agriculture are challenged in this thought-provoking book on organic farming. The focus is on managing soil fertility, crops, fertilizers, weeds and insects while avoiding toxic chemicals. 447 pages, 100 illustrations, paperback. BOOK Price: $25.00 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Organic Farming(Item #1110) By Nicholas Lampkin - This British textbook is the definitive work on organic farming. In the first half of the book, organic principles are explained, including soil science, crop rotation, weed and pest management, and livestock husbandry. The second half provides practical details on crops, livestock, marketing, converting to organic methods, and more. Impeccably researched, over 100 photos, 715 pages, hardcover. BOOK Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	The New Organic Grower(Item #1117) By Eliot Coleman - This handbook for the serious gardener or small market farmer, presents simple, sustainable techniques of growing top-quality organic vegetables. Includes chapters on soil fertility, planting methods, crop rotation, organic pest control, equipment, and marketing of harvests. 128 diagrams and photos, 340 pages, paperback. BOOK Price: $24.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	IPM for Vegetables and Small Fruits - Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture Video Series (Item #2247) Nearly 200 farmers and other experts talk frankly about their experiences with sustainable agriculture in this 6-part series from the Rodale Institute. IPM for Vegetables and Small Fruits - Farmers discuss basic concepts of Integrated Pest Management and show how these techniques can be implemented on a small farm. See how growers make use of beneficial insects, crop rotation, mulches, row covers, and more. VHS, 29 minutes.VIDEO Price: $39.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	IPM for Apples - Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture Video Series (Item #2248) Nearly 200 farmers and other experts talk frankly about their experiences with sustainable agriculture in this 6-part series from the Rodale Institute. IPM for Apples - Learn how apple growers use Integrated Pest Management to reduce the application of pesticides in orchards. Demonstrates mechanical, cultural, and biological methods to control apple pests and diseases. VHS, 29 minutes.VIDEO Price: $39.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)