Recommended Resources
EFI cultivates knowledge that nourishes both the soul and the soil. In our pursuit of holistic development, we understand the profound impact that thoughtful literature can have on shaping our perspectives and practices.
Biblical Holism and Agriculture
Cultivating Our Roots
Biblical Holism and Agriculture addresses the urgent need for constructing a holistic perspective, grounded in the Bible, to appraise the economic, social, ecological, environmental, and spiritual impact of globalization and the unprecedented impact of powerful agricultural technologies, and marketing systems.
Restoration Agriculture
Real-World Permaculture for Farmers
Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel and many other needs — in your own backyard, farm or ranch. This book, based on real-world practices, presents an alternative to the agriculture system of eradication and offers exciting hope for our future.
Born-Again Dirt
Farming to the Glory of God
This book looks at various Biblical principles related to agriculture and provides examples of practical application. Topics covered include: designing farms as beautiful, fruitful homes; honoring God’s design in farm production; growing crops that honor the Lord; marketing as ministry; the idolatry of modern agriculture; advantages of the farming lifestyle; and starting a farm and making a living.
Permaculture
Principles & Pathways Beyond Sustainability
Holmgren’s seminal work, drawing together and integrating 25 years of thinking and teaching to show a whole new way of understanding and action behind a simple set of design principles. Essential reading for permaculture designers and accessible to a wide range of critical thinkers.
Restoring the Soil
How to Use Green Manure/Cover Crops to Fertilizer the Soil and Overcome Droughts
Roland Bunch’s second edition of “Restoring the Soil” helps practitioners and farmers learn about green manure and cover crops and choose context-appropriate systems already in use by farmers.