{"product_id":"the-two-wheel-tractor-handbook-zach-loeks-9780865719842","title":"The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook: Small-Scale Equipment and Innovative Techniques for Boosting Productivity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall but mighty -- a comprehensive guide to the use of two-wheel tractors for highly productive gardens, landscapes, and farms \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWO-WHEEL TRACTORS \u003c\/strong\u003eare multifunctional, economical, practical, maneuverable, portable, and low impact. Yet choosing the equipment is only half of it; the other half is integrating the right machine and implements into your land-based enterprise and coupling it with innovative high-efficiency techniques. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy you need a two-wheel tractor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo-wheel tractor essentials including tractor implement options and functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquipment decision-making to suit your scale, context, enterprises, and budget\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety equipment, operation, and basic maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInnovative use strategies including micro-plowing, making \"Permabeds,\" in situ mulching, the \"Compost-a-path Method,\" crop guilds, scaling up, and diversified crop management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to start from scratch, clearing new land, scaling up your enterprises, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies and rich examples from suburban landscaping to commercial market gardens from Europe and North America\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Pro tips,\" \"design boxes,\" and other sidebars for rapidly elevating your skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook \u003c\/em\u003eshows small-scale growers how to leverage walk-behind tractors to maximize the productivity and profitability of their enterprises. This full-color, highly illustrated guide is a must-have tool for urban farmers, suburban gardeners, rural homesteaders, orchardists, landscapers, and market gardeners looking to boost production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zach Loeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0865719845\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865719842\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\/04\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 7.50w x 0.80d","brand":"Zach Loeks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44075445879039,"sku":"9780865719842","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8ebe08dc-44c9-4702-8a41-801dda851f91.jpg?v=1685459468","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-two-wheel-tractor-handbook-zach-loeks-9780865719842","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}