Go back to basics-compost, raising chickens, water and irrigation,
dealing with pests, and much more-with this unique, full color
bestseller (over 400,000 sold). Mini Farming describes a holistic
approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85
percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre-and earn
$10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time
that an ordinary job would require. Even if you have never been a
farmer or a gardener, this book covers everything you need to know
to get started: Buying and saving seeds Starting seedlings
Establishing raised beds Soil fertility practices Composting
Dealing with pest and disease problems Crop rotation Selling your
produce arm planning, and much more. Because self-sufficiency is
the objective, subjects such as raising backyard chickens and home
canning are also covered along with numerous methods for keeping
costs down and production high. Materials, tools, and techniques
are detailed with photographs, tables, diagrams, and illustrations.
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