Farms with a Future: Creating and Growing a Sustainable Farm Business - Softcover

Thistlethwaite, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1603584382 ISBN 13: 9781603584388

Verlag: Chelsea Green Publishing Co, 2013

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"Farms with a Future is an important book. If you are new to farming, read it now. If you've been in the business for a while, read it every year to keep yourself on track." -- Shannon Hayes, author Radical Homemakers "This book does what books are supposed to do, that is, it gives the reader on-the-ground experience that would otherwise take years to gain." -- Gene Logsdon, author of The Contrary Farmer

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What makes a farm sustainable and successful? And what special qualities and skills are needed for someone to become a successful farmer? Rebecca Thistlethwaite addresses these and other crucial questions in this uniquely important book, which is a must-read for anyone who aspires to get into farming, or who wants to make their farm business more dynamic, profitable, and, above all, sustainable. Over an entire year, the author and her husband-experienced farmers themselves-took a sabbatical and traveled the length and breadth of the United States to live and work alongside some of the nation's most innovative farmers. Along the way they learned about best practices, and a whole lot about what doesn't work. Farms with a Future shares this collective wisdom in an inspirational yet practical manner; it will help beginners avoid many of the common mistakes that first-time farmers make. Just as importantly, it discusses positive ideas that can help make any farm enterprise vibrant and financially profitable. Profiles of more than a dozen representative farms help round out the invaluable information and encourage farmers to embrace their inner entrepreneur. Younger growers, in particular, will benefit by learning about "the right stuff" from both their peers and longtime experts.This book provides a useful reference for beginning and experienced farmers alike. While many other books address agricultural production, there are very few that talk about business management for long-term sustainability. Farms with a Future offers an approachable, colorful take on building a triple-bottom-line farming business.

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• Verlag: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1603584382
• ISBN 13: 9781603584388
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 306