The Self-Fed Farm and Garden

In The Self-Fed Farm and Garden, Eliot Coleman revives the ethical foundations of organic farming with an innovative approach focused on soil health and sustainability. Drawing from his extensive study of classic agricultural literature, he outlines a self-fed farming model that eliminates the need for external compost and fertilizers, emphasizing traditional techniques like growing green manure and implementing effective crop rotations. Coleman also critiques the current organic movement, discussing the dilution of standards and the influence of corporate interests, while envisioning a new chapter for Four-Season Farm as he prepares to pass the reins to the next generation.