Grassland: Quietness and Strength for a New American Agriculture (ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Books)

Geared toward agriculturists, students, the public, and policy makers, Grassland takes on the task of increasing our awareness of the vital role grass and grassland plants have in ensuring a sustainable future for America. Aiming to inspire and educate, the book's three main sections highlight the voices of grassland advocates through history, examine the many functions of grassland today, and look at the benefits grass-based agriculture can provide when grass is treated as an essential resource. Includes a foreword by Wendell Berry.The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America are prominent international scientific societies headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. The Societies specialize in peer-reviewed, high-quality science titles for a wide variety of audiences.Some of the many areas we publish in include:-Soils Methods and Management-Crop Development and Improvement-Agrosystem Management and the Global Food C