The Farm as Ecosystem

Book excerpt: Nature is complex, elegant, and infinite in its wisdom. Farmers who are truly successful learn nature¿s many facets and her intricate dance; they crack the code of how to honor and feed this boundless natural system while coaxing the production needed for the survival of a modern farm. Natural product formulator and farm consultant Jerry Brunetti wraps together a lifetime of learning and his uncanny observations in this fascinating volume on the interconnected dynamics in place on a farm ¿ the farm¿s geology, biology, and diversity of life forms. Learn to look at ¿ and manage ¿ your farm very differently through gaining a deeper understanding of the complementary roles of all facets of your farm. With his unique perspective the author takes readers on an advanced journey through a farming ecosystem describing it with principles, stories, facts and science . . . and dotted throughout with realworld advice. This is a book which will be enjoyable to browse while rich enough to want to have a highlighter in hand.