Book description
During his years as a scientist working for the British government in
India, Sir Albert Howard conceived of and refined the principles of
organic agriculture. Howard's The Soil and Health became a seminal and
inspirational text in the organic movement soon after its publication
in 1945. The Soil and Health argues that industrial agriculture,
emergent in Howard's era and dominant today, disrupts the delicate
balance of nature and irrevocably robs the soil of its fertility.
Howard's classic treatise links the burgeoning health crises facing
crops, livestock, and humanity to this radical degradation of the
Earth's soil. His message -- that we must respect and restore the
health of the soil for the benefit of future generations -- still
resonates among those who are concerned about the effects of
chemically enhanced agriculture.
""Howard realized decades ago that chemical fertilizers
and synthetic herbicides and pesticides deplete the soil, which leads
to public health problems, including disease and environmental
destruction... Thankfully, the University Press of Kentucky has
recently reprinted Howard's 'The Soil and Health.' Originally
published in 1945, the book largely inspired out modern-day organic
movement. The time has come to re-think Howard's words, especially in
light of recent research showing what's in organically grown food
might matter as much as the missing synthetic pesticide and herbicide
residues." -- Melinda Hemmelgarn, Columbia (MO) Daily
Tribune" --
Sir Albert Howard (1873--1947), founder of the organic farming
movement, is the author of several books, including An Agricultural Testament.
