[compost_tea] Re: Need paragraph from Soil Biology Primer

From: Steve Diver <steved_at_ncat.org>
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2004 15:13:15 -0000

Thank you, friends, for the offer to assist.

I'm back in my office where I have a copy.  At the
time of my request, I was working at home.

Here is the text:

"I am proud to introduce the Soil Biology Primer.  The
Soil Biology Primer represents a new era in our agency's
soil science contributions to natural resource conservation.
In the past we have focused primarily on the chemical
and physical properties of soil.  This publication highlights
another integral component of soil, its biological features.
The Primer explains the importance of biological functions
for productive and healthy agricultural systems, rangelands,
and forest lands."

"The Soil Biology Primer is intended for farmers, ranchers,
agricultural professionals, resource specialists, students,
teachers, and NRCS conservationists, specialists, and soil
scientists as a reference for enhanced understanding of the
critical functions performed by soil life.  I hope you enjoy
reading about the fascinating diversity of soil life under
our feet and gain a deeper appreciation of the intrinsic
value of soil organisms to sustainable civilizations. 
Protecting our Nation's soil for future generations is of
great importance."

Pearlie S. Reed
Chief
Natural Resources Conservation Service


--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Steve Diver" <steved@n...> wrote:
>
> Hey folks, I'm looking for the preface to
> first edition of the Soil Biology Primer.
>
> As I recall it was written by Pearlie Reed,
> Chief of USDA NRCS.
>
> I really only need the paragraph where he
> states it that paying attention to soil
> biology represents an epochal shift in...
>
> Steve Diver




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