Jack Lazor
The Organic Grain Grower: Small-Scale, Holistic Grain Production for the Home and Market Producer
The Organic Grain Grower: Small-Scale, Holistic Grain Production for the Home and Market Producer
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The Organic Grain Grower is a comprehensive guide to growing organic grains on a small and ecological scale, covering cultivation, processing, and integration into the organic farm. It is invaluable for home-scale and commercial producers, providing detailed information on planting, growing, and harvesting grains, as well as seed breeding and saving.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
The Organic Grain Grower is an absolute treasure for small-scale grain farmers across the globe. Author Jack Lazor's passion shines through in the remarkable depth of detail found in this comprehensive guidebook. Whether you're a home-scale or commercial producer seeking to enhance your resiliency and crop diversity by growing your own grains, The Organic Grain Grower is an invaluable resource.
Longtime farmer and organic pioneer Lazor delves into the art of growing and storing wheat, barley, oats, corn, dry beans, soybeans, pulse crops, oilseeds, grasses, nutrient-dense forages, and lesser-known cereals. In addition to providing detailed cultivation and processing information, Lazor emphasizes the significance of integrating grains into an organic farm, not only for the local food system but also for holistic farm management.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including:
A historical overview of grain growing and consumption in North America
The emergence of the local-food movement in the twenty-first century
Considering the scale and climate of your farm
Understanding soil fertility and structure
Planting your crop, including considerations for spring vs. fall cereals and preparing your soil
The growing and ripening process, encompassing reproductive, milk, hard-and-soft dough stages
The grain harvest
Preparing grain for sale, storage, or end use, including drying, cleaning seed, grain handling
Seed breeding and saving
Machinery, infrastructure, and processing, both for home-scale tools and larger farm equipment
Grinding grains for livestock rations, including how to create rations based on protein content
Sample rations for dairy cows, pigs, and chickens
Processing grains for human consumption
Additional resources and information for new grain farmers
The Organic Grain Grower is a must-have for anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture and self-sufficiency. With its comprehensive coverage, practical tips, and insightful advice, this guide empowers farmers to cultivate organic grains with success and integrity. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting on your journey, The Organic Grain Grower is an invaluable resource that will help you grow healthy, nutritious, and sustainable crops.
Weight: 900g
Dimension: 254 x 204 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781645022015
Edition number: Vermont
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