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COMPACT FARMS: 15 PROVEN PLANS FOR MARKET FARMS ON 5 ACRES OR LESS

Author: Josh Volk

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240 pages

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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 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 actually to realize your farm dreams. 

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Bettie Nix
Exactly what I was looking for

Gathering info to decide how to go about this. Good info. Opened more options

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Les Kernes

COMPACT FARMS: 15 PROVEN PLANS FOR MARKET FARMS ON 5 ACRES OR LESS

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Kris Hiatt

Still reading this book and taking notes for reference.

Hey Kris, thanks for your purchase and review! We hope this title continues to provide helpful knowledge for you!

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Wayne Pandorf
COMPACT FARMS: 15 PROVEN PLANS FOR MARKET FARMS ON 5 ACRES OR LESS

I am particularly interested in small farming in the extreme northeast and there are several small farms discussed in detail for that region in the book. I found it very informative and insightful.

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JAMES PIPER

Lots of good info…

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