Farms with a future : creating and growing a sustainable farm business
Title:
Farms with a future : creating and growing a sustainable farm business
Author:
Thistlethwaite, Rebecca.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., 2012.
Physical Description:
xix, 283 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Summary:
Do you want to make your farm more dynamic, profitable, and-- above all-- sustainable? Thistlethwaite introduces readers to some of the country's most innovative farmers, in order to help you build a triple-bottom-line farming business focused on economic viability, social justice, and ecological soundness.
Language:
English
Contents:
For the beginner -- Identifying your market niche -- Finding and securing land -- Financing the dream -- Farm planning for success -- Equipment and infrastructure -- Soil and water management -- Harvest and processing -- Marketing and relationship building -- Record-keeping and regulatory compliance -- Accounting and financial management -- Human resources and family -- Add-on enterprises: agritourism, classes, value-added products, ethnic markets, and more.
ISBN:
9781603584388
Format :
Book
