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Mini Farming by Brett L. Markham

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Mini Farming

Self-sufficiency on 1/4 Acre

Brett L. Markham

Skyhorse · Print & ebook · April 1, 2010

Reading lane: Sustainable Agriculture

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).

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Small-Plot Skills

A compact, hands-on guide to making a small plot work harder.

Come here for

  • practical 1/4-acre know-how
  • self-sufficiency by way of small-scale systems

Expect

  • instruction over inspiration
  • plainspoken, beginner-friendly steps

Book Details

Authors
Brett L. Markham
Publisher
Skyhorse
Published
April 1, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Sustainable Agriculture · Organic Farming
Reading lane
Sustainable Agriculture

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  • Garden Design

  • Growing Herbs

  • Organic Gardening

  • Gardening Techniques

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  • Home Design

  • Home Resources

  • Renovating

  • Cleaning & Home Care

About This Book

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 garde...

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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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