From bholtzma@moose.uvm.edu Wed Jan 19 22:38:35 1994
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 1994 16:51:45 -0500 (EST)
From: beth holtzman <bholtzma@moose.uvm.edu>
To: sanet-mg@ces.ncsu.edu
Subject: New Publication Announcement


Here's a news release about a new publication. Unfortunately, we can't 
take orders over the phone or by e-mail at this point. However, you can 
FAX us purchase orders at 802-656-4656. 



			N E W S  R E L E A S E



Jan. 20, 1994		
						
Contact: 	Beth Holtzman

For Release: Immediately								802-656-0554		

The "Real Dirt" on Organic Farming
	BURLINGTON, Vt. -- A new book sorts the myths from the truth 
about organic and reduced-input farming.
	Edited by Miranda Smith and members of the Northeast Organic 
Farming Association, The Real Dirt presents a vivid snapshot of organic 
and low-input farming in the Northeast. 
	The book, released in January, is based on interviews with more 
than 60 farmers in eight states. It offers first-hand knowledge about the 
many biological, cultural, mechanical and even chemical tools available 
to modern organic and low-input farmers. The Northeast Region Sustainable 
Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program provided funding for 
the publication.
	The Real Dirt covers vegetable, fruit, agronomic crop and 
livestock production in a practical, farmer-oriented way. Unlike other 
books about organic farming, it doesn't just cheerlead. Instead, each 
chapter presents the how-tos, the why-tos, and the what-not-tos.
	"I'm impressed by the tone and quality of this book," says Ron 
Prokopy, an apple producer and professor of entomology at the University 
of Massachusetts. "It will be of high value both to farmers and to 
Extension agents who are developing educational programs for interested 
commercial and lay growers."
	Massachusetts farmer Sam Smith says: "What an amazing catalogue 
of ingenious responses to variable conditions faced by farmers! It will 
encourage the creativity of aspiring and experienced farmers ... The book 
can be used around the country and the world to help build a sustainable 
agriculture community."
	The 272-page, 8 1/2 by 11-inch paperback is fully indexed and 
illustrated. It features an innovative glossary, in-depth profiles of all 
farmers discussed in the book, and an exhaustive list of contacts.
 	Priced at $13.95, the book is available through NOFA chapters or 
through the Sustainable Agriculture Publications, Hills Building, 
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0082.
	For more information about the book or to find out about bulk 
order discounts, call 802-656-0471.
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