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Ecology Action Leading organization researching and promoting biointensive gardening and mini-farming, and its relation to soil, conserving soil and resources, sustainability; definitions, tours, workshops, conferences, books, brief case histories. Grow Biointensive Workshops with John Jeavons Learn with the leading promoter of biointensive methods, a wealth of information on this most efficient culture method, over 28 years of research, now used in over 100 countries. Author of the most influential book on this topic: 'How To Grow More Vegetables ...'. Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems On campus of University of California, Santa Cruz; research, education, public service program to raise ecological sustainability and social justice in food and agriculture system. Runs 2-acre Alan Chadwick Garden, and 25-acre Farm. Both sites managed with organic methods; are research, teaching, training facilities for students, staff, faculty. Winrock Volunteer Report: Biointensive Farming in Russia Project by Winrock International, founded by former Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller to raise agricultural productivity and rural employment while protecting the environment. How to Grow More Vegetables: And Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine By John Jeavons. This is the classic work in the field of Biointensive culture, now in its fifth edition, printed in seven languages. The long title only serves to whet one's appetite. [Amazon.com] The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields By John Jeavons, Carol Cox. Simpler book written for gardeners trying biointensive gardening for the first time. Focus: soil, and good ways to ensure sustainable fertility. [Amazon.com] Biointensive for Russia People-to-people environmental gardening project supported by Ecology Action and USAID. Works via Russian-language publications and seminars hosted by ecology groups and agricultural colleges in former Soviet Union. Biointensive Gardening Seattle Tilth pages; brief descriptions, a few links, resources with addresses and phone numbers. Bountiful Gardens Biointensive supplies, seeds, garden tools, books, pamphlets, videos; Bountiful Gardens and Ecology Action workshops; sells all biointensive and Grow Biointensive products. Winrock Volunteer Report: Biointensive Farming in Uzbekistan Winrock International project. |
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