Best books on soil science

[rinadav7]

I would like to educate myself more before we actually get onto the homestead. I am the sort who wants lots of background information, the overall framework/paradigm of a subject so that I can build my understanding from a solid foundation. What are your favorite books about soil science? Growing hay? Favorite homesteading or growing or animal husbandry books in general?

[idigbeets]

Albrecht for soil science, Check out the Acres USA book catalog, stockman grass farmer publication for grasses, A veterinary book for dairy farmers by Blowey,

there are a lot more books in my library, and even more PDF on my computer Read as much as you can...

[MDKatie]

The Nature and Properties of Soils by Brady and Weil is a great book. Dr. Weil was my soils professor in college, and that was our text book.

And for homesteading, I like The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It. It covers many topics and there are lots of nice illustrations.

[DEKE01]

Here's one I enjoyed, learned a lot, and have frequently cited in HT discussions. It explains a lot of science without getting overly academic. The best part is that it is free from the SARE web site.

Building Soils for Better Crops

http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books

[Rosepath]

Soil and Health, by Sir Albert Howard. (http://www.amazon.com/The-Soil-Healt.../dp/0813191718

Also, a very interesting and well-designed publication, Small Farmer's Journal, from Oregon. Lots of good info each time it comes out, also online. http://smallfarmersjournal.com/

[Darren]

I second getting a copy of AcresUSA catalog.