Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less; Includes Detailed Farm Layouts for Productivity and Efficiency (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781612125947)

Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area's water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. These real-life plans and down-and-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realize your farm dreams.

Author: Josh Volk
ISBN-10: 1612125948
ISBN-13: 9781612125947
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/07/2017
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 118