unleesh, I have indeed heard of (and seen in practice) using human
manure as fertilizer, but I'm not sure the volume would be sufficient
for a large group--I will check out the book you mentioned. Since I
posed that question, I have come up with more answers as well (I mull
things over during my surgeries!): many plants naturally fertilize as
they grow (legumes); rotating plants from field to field because
certain plants use certain nutrients in the soil and other plants use
others; allowing a field to remain fallow for a period of time to
regain nutrients; and combining plants in one area for a symbiotic
effect. There are probably more, but these are some I thought of
without research. So we could probably sustain ourselves on a vegan
diet without having to supplement the soil with fertilizer. nan
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Nan Swane, DVM
Pet Haven Veterinary Clinic and Humane Society
Nampa, Idaho 83651
208-466-2948
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Please spay/neuter all pets before even one litter!
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