Five plus stars for potential importance to world health as the seminal work in soil health Take away two stars because though well written it is not my favorite book to read for enjoyment Four solid stars remain for expressing so influentially the concept that, next to water, healthy soil is the wo... (Sign in to see more)

As much a political screed against fractured and ivory tower agricultural research as it is a survey of causes of and impediments to soil fertility, Howard s Agricultural Testament is a must read for those interested in developing a holistic approach to the soil and the life of the world dependent ... (Sign in to see more)

Brilliant, brilliant book It is still hailed as the book which laid the foundations of organic agriculture, but it is, I think, than that it gives us a holistic view of agriculture as a partnership between Man and Nature Most ideas still ring true today or perhaps today than ever that healthy soil... (Sign in to see more)

I find it interesting that in the first half of the 1900s there was already ample research showing what was being done to the soil and through the soil to our animals, food and ultimately us It is sad that this knowledge is only starting to become mainstream today Hopefully as people become aware, ... (Sign in to see more)

Do you want to know how dirt works Do you like monkey nuts and humus in latrine pails and green manure The real, permanent capital of the nations is soil The discovery of the things that matter is three quarters of the battle The improver can write his message on the land itself.

Very technical, but interesting as a historical piece or if you re interested in the technical aspects of composting.

Agricultural Testament a very good book.

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