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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