Whole Farm Management: From Start-Up to Sustainability - Paperback
by Garry Stephenson (Editor)
Farming is a business, as well as a way of life. Whole Farm Management is a comprehensive guide developed by the Small Farms Program at Oregon State University to help aspiring and beginner farmers make smart business decisions to ensure lasting success. In clear, accessible language, this book covers every essential step, from developing a strategic plan to acquiring equipment, establishing infrastructure, finding markets, budgeting, managing day-to-day operations, and selecting a business structure for long-term viability. The emphasis throughout is on using sustainable agricultural systems and managing the whole farm, whether raising grass-based livestock, perennial food crops, or annual crops such as flowers. Case studies of successful farms, along with guidance and solutions to common problems from long-time farmers, round out this essential handbook.
Build a Complete Plan for Your Small Farm
Based on the acclaimed curriculum from the Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems, this guidebook provides a complete program for starting, growing, and maintaining a farm business. Drawings on the experience and insights of 12 contributing authors and 16 farmers from across North America, it offers a holistic apporach to farm management, addressing the interconnected elements of the farm system and emphasizing sustainable, organic methods. Rural and urban enterprisers alike will learn about:Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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