It's been a little while since we've sent out news. But we've been busy.
New old Acres U.S.A. officeWe spent the summer moving our offices for
the first time since 1999 and are now in a renovated 1923 dry goods
store in Austin, Texas. If you're ever in the area feel free to stop by.
Having more space allows us to stock even more hard-to-find books on
ecological farming. Everything is online now
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but we're also mailing our new winter book catalog in the next few days.
The Acres U.S.A. Conference is Near
/"The Acres U.S.A. Conference is the most important farming conference
in the world for organic/eco-agriculture. I sincerely believe it is the
most important conference of its type."/
/— Andre Leu, president, International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements /
Register by Oct. 31 and receive two free conference CDs ($16 value) in
addition to capturing conference pre-registration savings of $25. An
all-access pass to the entire three-day event is just $175 ($200 at the
door).
Plan now to attend a very special conference. The annual Acres U.S.A.
conference sets the standards for innovation and learning. It is where
you find farmers and consultants from every side of eco-farming who come
together to share their experience and expertise.
Whether you want to restore the biology and diversity of your farm,
refine your farming operation, or reinvent your farming enterprise, this
conference is where you'll meet innovative farmers from across the
country and around the world, find new inspiration, and come home with
an action plan.
*/Maple on TapMaple on Tap/*, from Blue-Ribbon maple syrup maker Rich
Finzer, explains a modern, real-world take on the traditional craft of
extracting nature's delicacy. Amazing, practical advice in a beautiful,
full-color book. A great holiday gift for any crafty outdoorsman. /136
pages, $15.95./ More information or to pre-order.
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*/Biodynamic Pasture Management/*, from New Zealand consultant Peter
Bacchus, details how to effectively use biodynamics in conjunction with
the foundation principles of eco-agriculture — Albrecht-style soil
balancing, composting, organiculture, and more — for optimum grass
productivity and nutrition. /160 pages, $20.00./ More information or to
pre-order.
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And finally . . .
*/Albrecht Papers, volumes 3 & 4Albrecht III & IV/* are coming back into
print. Please accept our apology for the almost 10-year wait (and thanks
to David von Pein in Australia for nagging us into activity on these
great books!).
That's the news for now. The December issue heads to the printer in a
couple of days and it's one of our biggest, best issues ever. We hope to
see you in December in Louisville.