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nificant percentage of beneficial microorganisms that can break down organ-
ic ma er into a stable amendment for improving soil quality, fer lity and also
make nitrogen available to plants. A er long term use the NPK synthe c fer-
lizer depletes the soil of supplemental vital minerals and results in nutrient
deficient grains, produce and fruits.

In the Midwest USA, there was large scale conversion of the dry plains grass-
land into farmland. Mass produc on farm methods created the condi ons
for massive erosion of the topsoil. This was aggravated by not replenishing
the soil with biomass to compost. Many successive years of plan ng and har-
ves ng exhausted the topsoil of nutrients. During the three major droughts
of the 1930s, the eroded soil in the Midwest turned to dust. Winds caused
huge clouds which some mes blackened the sky traveling cross country
reaching as far as the East Coast ci es of New York and Washington D.C. The
dust storms damaged the ecology and agriculture of the USA and Canadian
prairies. Millions of pounds of topsoil were dispersed by the powerful winds
that inhibited any land produc on for years.

It required years of soil remedia on to again grow corn, wheat and other
crops in the Midwest. For the most part farmers con nue to grow massive
cash crops like corn, wheat, soybeans, sugar beets using NPK fer lizer. The
crops look good but they are not nutrient dense foods.
Becoming aware of the downside of industrialized food produc on will help
one search alterna ve sources of food produc ons such as small local farms
growing crops according organic standards. Small scale organic farms avoid
factory produced fer lizer like NPK. At present, many grocery chains offer
organic vegetables.

Not everyone can grow their own organic vegetables in nutrient rich soil.

Home grown organic sprouts is the most cost effec ve way to produce nutri-
ent dense produce for pennies on the dollar. Sprou ng at home for food pro-
duc on is not difficult. All you need is a clean co on cloth. Soak any vegeta-
ble, grain or bean seed in clean water overnight. Spread the soaked seeds on
a damp co on cloth, roll the cloth and seeds like a cigar and wrap it with a
dry cloth or plas c bag. Keep the bag in a warm place for three days. When
you open the cloth, the seed will be sprouted. Transfer the seeds to a bowl,

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