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Growing a Revolution

Bringing Our Soil Back to Life

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Growing a Revolution

Written by: David R. Montgomery
Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
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The problem of agriculture is as old as civilization. Throughout history, great societies that abused their land withered into poverty or disappeared entirely. Now we risk repeating this ancient story on a global scale due to ongoing soil degradation, a changing climate, and a rising population. But there is reason for hope. David R. Montgomery introduces us to farmers around the world at the heart of a brewing soil health revolution that could bring humanity's ailing soil back to life remarkably fast.

Growing a Revolution draws on visits to farms in the industrialized world and developing world to show that a new combination of farming practices can deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to problems farmers face today. Montgomery explores why practices based on the principles of conservation agriculture help restore soil health and fertility. In addition, he discusses how these practices translate into farms that use less water, generate less pollution, and lower carbon emissions. Combining ancient wisdom with modern science, Growing a Revolution lays out a solid case for an inspiring vision where agriculture becomes the solution to environmental problems.

©2017 David R. Montgomery (P)2017 Tantor Nature & Ecology Science Pollution Ecosystem Sustainability Health Organic Farming
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"Montgomery's fascinating exposé of how our food is grown will convince readers that soil health should not remain an under-the-radar issue and that we all benefit from embracing a new philosophy of farming." ( Kirkus)
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Our current population are products of food science. We’ve scienced and shortcutted our entire food system which has created detrimental effects to our civilization. Look and listen to Mother Nature, grow a garden, buy some livestock, feed the soil. If you can’t do that, but from people who do. Support the truly sustainable/regenerative way.

This book is a must

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A great look into the principles, structure, economics of conservation agriculture! Gives an uplifting potential future of the human relation to soil and food.

Informative and engaging

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Excellent content! Thorough research presented in an entertaining written form and in laymen's terms from a variety of farms where regenerative soil building principles have been used successfully for decades. This is a practical guide to building profitable soil within a few years and reaping the benefits.

Practical material

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This story and its contents regenerate my spirit…now to find ways to internalise and put into action the information. I will begin by sharing the title with people. This book was wonderful to listen to yet by the number of times I needed to go back and relisten, or wanted to write down facts and studies and ideas, I think it’s a good book to have a physical copy of. Thank you, David Montgomery, for collecting, processing and sharing this information (and Dr. David Burton for the recommendation). Highly recommend!

Soil, the original black gold!

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I liked some of the information about how certain farms changed with addition of regenerative practices. Although there’s too much emphasis on organic matter in my opinion. It is important, don’t get me wrong, but there’s so much more to biochemistry that was not mentioned when pertaining to minerals and mineral balancing. I personally believe this is only half the answer.

Lack of mineral/plant nutrient information

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