{"product_id":"farm-the-city-michael-ableman-9780865719392","title":"Farm the City: A Toolkit for Setting Up a Successful Urban Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A useful manual for anyone interested in turning the concrete jungle green . . . a must-have for any urban dweller serious about farming.\" --\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFarm the City\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Ableman, the \"Spartacus of Sustainable Food Activism,\" offers a guide to setting up and running a successful urban farm, derived from the success of Sole Food Street Farms, one of the largest urban agriculture enterprises in North America. Sole Food Street Farms spans four acres of land in Vancouver, produces twenty-five tons of food annually, provides meaningful work for dozens of disadvantaged people, and has improved the surrounding community in countless ways. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting land and choosing the right crops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrowing food in city farms, including plans for planting and harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFundraising and marketing strategies, philosophies, and vital information for selling fresh products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigating local government and regulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging the community and building meaningful livelihoods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFarm the City \u003c\/em\u003eis an invaluable tool kit for entrepreneurs and activists looking to create economic and social value through urban agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrban farming has the power to change diets, economies, and lives. Yet starting an urban farm can seem daunting with skills and knowledge that extend beyond growing to include marketing, sales, employees, community relations, and navigating local regulations. With this comprehensive guide, you'll be running a successful urban farm in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A story of how to bring cities back to life, literally and emotionally . . . Local food not only addresses quality of life, economy, and food security, it changes our hearts . . . [a] wonderfully written testament to life.\" --Paul Hawken, New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDrawdown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Ableman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 086571939X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865719392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/24\/2020","brand":"Michael Ableman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988312424703,"sku":"9780865719392","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d8c2a03a-9576-44fa-9f0f-6d06eb451e0e.jpg?v=1683293830","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/farm-the-city-michael-ableman-9780865719392","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}