"[PDF READ ONLINE] Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer
An all-purpose handbook for today’s modern agricultural generation by two of the most respected figures in sustainable farming Forrest Pritchard is the New York Times–bestselling author of Gaining Ground and Growing Tomorrow. He is also a full-time organic livestock farmer and seventh-generation producer. Forrest and Ellen combine nearly five decades of experience to put forth a thoughtful, inspiring and all-encompassing guide to launching a successful farm! Ellen Polishuk is a first-generation sustainable vegetable farmer. Formerly an owner of Potomac Vegetable Farms, she is a sought-after farm consultant and conference speaker. Join the sustainable agriculture movement with... An overview of the industry and farming economics Start Your Farm offers an easy-to-grasp look into the farming industry, covering organic food sales growth, the average income of a farmer, agritourism and more! Advice about maintaining a profitable farm Run a lucrative farming operation with the authors' essential insight on how to use money wisely for education, operation expenses, and even land purchases. Everything you need to know about working the land! This book covers it all, with accessible and necessary information about soil, seasonality, weather, infrastructure and much more.
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