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Garden - Life - Balance
A two-day conference on growing the Shumei Natural Agriculture way with internationally-renowned speakers presenting the philosophy, basic principles, scientific theories and how-to.
Soil Lab Test
Quickly assess the life in your soil with a qualitative soil test from Rodale Institute. Your report will include information on bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes.
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News and Views

Life in Natural Agriculture Soil, Part 1

Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about modeling natural soil organism-plant relationships to improve agricultural land at a Shumei Natural Agriculture conference.

Clean – Disinfect – Sanitize

A non-toxic system that cleans, disinfects and sanitizes is now available for use on certified organic farms. Learn more about how the Rodale Institute CDS works.

Recipe for great growth

When it comes to growing food, it takes communities of microorganisms for true success in what Coach Mark Smallwood calls a “cake and cookies” process.

For the bees

The 2013 Honeybee Conservancy has a new physical arrangement and a whole new set of beds that include nectar plants and incorporate biodynamic principles.