A series of 8 guides originally published by NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association and sold on this website), on organic principles and practices for both the beginner farmer as well as established farmers looking to convert to organic, or deepen their practices. Each book is 100 pages, but the information is weighty; the guides use a strong whole-systems farming theory behind their practical advice, as well as offer historical information, further resources, detailed appendices, and profiles of various organic farms across the Northeast. Now available at Chelsea Greens website.

• Organic Soil-Fertility and Weed Management by Steve Gilman (approx 100 pp)
• Crop Rotation and Cover Cropping: Soil Resiliency and Health on the Organic Farm by Seth Kroeck (95 pp)
• Compost, Vermicompost and Compost Tea by Grace Gershuny (95 pp)
• Organic Dairy Production by Sarah Flack (96)
• Organic Seed Production and Saving: The Wisdom of Plant Heritage by Bryan Connolly (111 pp)

Out of Print

• Growing Healthy Vegetable Crops: Working with Nature to Control Diseases and Pests Organically by Brian Caldwell (96 pp)
• Whole Farm Planning: Ecological Imperatives, Personal Values and Economics by Elizabeth Henderson and Karl North (95 pp)
• Humane and Healthy Poultry Production: A Manual for Organic Growers by Karma Glos (100 pp)

To learn more about (or subscribe to) The Natural Farmer, NOFA’s quarterly publication, click here.