Book
Compact farms : 15 proven plans for market farms on 5 acres or less / Josh Volk ; foreword by Michael Ableman.
Record details
- ISBN: 1612125948 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781612125947 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xi, 226 pages : color illustrations, color maps
- Publisher: North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Detailed farm layouts for productivity and efficiency"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 29.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Farms, Small. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 630 Vol | 31681020044244 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
An illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less features 15 detailed farm plans adapted from actual, successful farms, and profiles well-known farmers who show that farming on a small scale in any region can generate enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. Original. - Grand Central PubWith the interest in small-scale, local-food farm production continuing to expand, Compact Farms speaks to the many new farmers who want to make a living on a small plot of land, with 15 detailed plans adapted from actual, successful farms ranging from .25 to 5 acres in both rural and urban locations.
- Grand Central PubSmall is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an areaâs water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. These real-life plans and down-and-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realize your farm dreams.
- Workman Press.Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area's water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. These real-life plans and down-and-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realize your farm dreams.
