Sustainable Market Farming: Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres

Sustainable Market Farming: Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres

Book is in very good condition! There is only light wear. The pages are clean with no marks.

Growing for 100 offers a comprehensive year-round guide for small-scale market growers. The agricultural landscape in North America is currently undergoing a renaissance, with an increasing number of market gardeners emerging to meet the demand for organic, locally-sourced produce. However, the majority of available resources focus on backyard or hobby gardening, rather than on the needs of serious growers looking to sustainably raise organic crops on a few acres. Sustainable Market Farming fills this gap by providing a practical manual specifically for small-scale farmers in all climate zones. Drawing from the author's extensive experience growing a diverse range of fresh, organic vegetables and fruits to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this guide offers detailed profiles of various crops. It covers topics such as sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession planting, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage techniques. The book also introduces efficient methods for season extension and disease-resistant varieties. Moreover, Sustainable Market Farming equips farmers with essential business skills tailored to the unique needs of their farm. This includes guidance on how to ensure a successful and profitable enterprise. Whether you are a novice market grower or an established farm looking to enhance your skills, this book serves as an invaluable resource, providing timely information for the growing local agriculture movement. Pam Dawling, a contributing editor with Growing for Market magazine, is the author of this book. With over twenty years of experience farming as a member of Twin Oaks Community and feeding around one hundred people on three and a half acres, Dawling is well-versed in sustainable vegetable production and offers practical insights and training in this field.

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