AGRICULTURE

The Regenerative Agriculture Solution: A Revolutionary Approach to Building Soil, Creating Climate Resilience, and Supporting Human and Planetary Health

by André Leu & Ronnie Cummins
Chelsea Green. Sept. 2024. 208p. ISBN 9781645022695. pap. $24.95. AGRI
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This book from Leu (international director, Regeneration International; Growing Life) and Cummins (cofounder, Organic Consumers Association; The Truth About COVID-19) takes a deep dive into the potential of agave agroforestry by detailing the story of two brothers. Jose and Gilberto Flores González used agave plants to revolutionize organic farming in their small Mexican farming town. The farmers, researchers, and authors behind the concepts in this book sought answers about how to repair damage that stemmed from decades of overfarming land around the world and from not being mindful of the health of the soil, air, and water in any given area. They found that using agave and its by-products can create thriving farmlands and effective, sustainable business models.
VERDICT Powerful, well-researched, and accessible, this book will appeal to readers who want to know what they can do to stop environmental decline. This title will likely spark discussions about the advantages of regenerative over industrial agricultural practices.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Majka , Oct 18, 2024
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