The Healing Harvest: Organic Farming 101

By Dave Njogu

THE HEALING HARVEST: ORGANIC FARMING 101

Organic farming isn't a shortcut, and it isn't a myth - it's a disciplined, learnable system that rewards patience with healthier soil, real market opportunities, and food you can stand behind. This second edition takes that promise further, updated with current certification pathways, sharper practical guidance, and two entirely new chapters.

Inside, you'll find:

Clear, honest coverage of organic principles, certification, and the real trade-offs - including the labor, yield, and transition-period challenges most books gloss over. Step-by-step guidance through soil preparation, composting, organic fertilizers, and integrated pest management. Dedicated chapters on Hass avocado, herbs, indigenous vegetables, beekeeping, and fish ponds, each built as a practical working example. A new chapter on climate-smart and regenerative practices for Kenyan smallholders - water harvesting, agroforestry, and drought-resilient crop choices. A new chapter on digital tools and farm business planning, covering budgeting, record keeping, and direct-to-consumer marketing. A Practical Checklist, Reflection Questions, and FAQ at the end of every chapter, so the book works as a field reference, not just a read-through. An expanded glossary, resource list, and consolidated FAQ for quick answers when you need them.

Written by Dave Njogu, founder of Babazuri Creative Firm, this edition keeps the plainspoken, practical voice of the original while reflecting how much the organic farming landscape - certification bodies, market access, and climate pressures - has shifted since 2023.

Whether you're a smallholder weighing your first transition or an established grower looking to sharpen your practice, this book gives you a clear, honest place to start.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CGKVQKYJ
• ISBN13: 9798223606239
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Babazuri Creative Firm
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"