This is a reference book for truly dedicated growers questing for scientific knowledge and answers to questions about organic growing, the interface between synthetic and organic growing materials, and parameters to follow when using compost tea in either system. Field Guide I is 171 pages of email answers from Dr. Elaine Ingham (2001-2003) about current research on Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) in Field Applications. The Guide is organized into chapters for easy reference about compost tea: mechanisms of impact, effects on diseases, ingredients, brewing techniques, brewers, and applications. This is the only reference guide (part of a series) on the market written by PhDs about how to add beneficial biology into plant growing systems. Dr. Elaine Ingham is the expert in this field throughout the world with microbiological laboratories in eight different countries. She has been the world-leader in the Compost Tea Industry for over 25 years. Since there are no textbooks written on this subject, this guide is the only reference the industry has available.