 | | |
| Rebirth of the Small Family Farm: A Handbook for Starting a Successful Organic Farm Based on the Community Supported Agriculture Concept | 
 enlarge | Authors: Bob Gregson, Bonnie Gregson
Publisher: Acres USA
Category: Book
List Price: $12.00
Buy New: $7.78
You Save: $4.22 (35%)
Buy New/Used from $7.78
Avg. Customer Rating:  (1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 387911
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.2
ISBN: 0911311785
Dewey Decimal Number: 630
EAN: 9780911311785
ASIN: 0911311785
Publication Date: October 1, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
This is a concise, yet complete handbook for starting a successful organic farm based on the community-supported agriculture concept. Written for farmers and non-farmers alike, the books illustrates how ?two middle-aged novices? are making a decent living on less than two acres of land. Bob and Bonnie found few resources applicable to their situation when they began researching making their farm dream a reality and the book originally stemmed from their own desire to help others by sharing universal guidelines on small farm start-ups. The model explained in the book is an updated version of the diverse market gardens/farms found throughout recorded history. Not just a theory book, it details specific tools, techniques and how-to information. The Gregsons share sound advice, along with specific tools, marketing techniques, and planning guidelines, such as start up requirements, business plan basics, the importance of value-added products, choosing the best equipment and supplies, and more. The core of their operation, the subscription system, is examined in detail, with sound recommendations and guidelines for implementation.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Location dependent January 3, 2007
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
Aside from its wonderful inspirational value, the book is valuable mostly if you live in the right location to start such a project. This should be noted up front because if you live in a poor economic area where people can't afford subscriptions, you will not be able to make a go of it as it is described. Living in the Seattle area as the writers did, where many people appreciate organic foods and have the means to afford them, will of course make a better place for such a farm then let's say the backwoods somewhere where people have a hard time making ends meet. My point being that your location weighs heavily on the success of your organic farm. The potential buyer needs to know this before purchasing this book.
|
|
|
Powered by Associate-O-Matic
| | |