Farms with a future : creating and growing a sustainable farm business

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1603584390 (ebook)
ISBN: 9781603584395 (ebook)
ISBN: 1603584382 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781603584388 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xix, 283 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
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Publisher: White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., 2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.