The Urban Farmer - Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land (Paperback)

There are twenty million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include: Low capital investment and overhead costs Reduced need for expensive infrastructure Easy access to markets Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers.

General

Imprint:	New Society Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2015
Authors:	Curtis Stone
Dimensions:	228 x 184 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	265
ISBN-13:	978-0-86571-801-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > Small businesses & self-employed Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Gardening: plants > Fruit & vegetables Books > Gardening > Gardening: plants > Fruit & vegetables Promotions
LSN:	0-86571-801-6
Barcode:	9780865718012

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