Compact farms : 15 proven plans for market farms on 5 acres or less
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Ableman, Michael, author of foreword.
Published
North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2017].
ISBN
9781612125947, 1612125948
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Published
North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2017].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 226 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781612125947, 1612125948

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General Note
Includes index.
General Note
"Detailed farm layouts for productivity and efficiency"--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-223) and index.
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Josh Volk, the proprietor of Slow Hand Farm with 20 years experience of managing small farms in the United States, presents detailed farm layouts for productivity and efficiency for small farms on 5 acres or less.
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When it comes to farming, it turns out that small isn't only beautiful - small is also sustainable, manageable, and productive. Come along on a tour of 15 successful farms, from urban rooftops to rural retreats, all flourishing on five acres of land or less. Learn from veteran farmers like Eliot Coleman and a new generation of growers like Jean-Marting Fortier how small-scale farms can be profitable, fulfilling, and vital to their communities; then set your dreams on the right track with tips and resources for planning your own compact farm.--Back cover.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Volk, J., & Ableman, M. (2017). Compact farms: 15 proven plans for market farms on 5 acres or less . Storey Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Volk, Josh and Michael, Ableman. 2017. Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms On 5 Acres or Less. Storey Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Volk, Josh and Michael, Ableman. Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms On 5 Acres or Less Storey Publishing, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Volk, Josh,, and Michael Ableman. Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms On 5 Acres or Less Storey Publishing, 2017.

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