Download or read book Harvest for Profit written by Ruth Linton and published by Ruth Linton. This book was released on 2023-02-10 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by growing fruit for nearly two centuries, Harvest for Profit is an important book for small farms. Ruth Linton is a 6th generation farmer who has developed her small acreage family farm to achieve consistent profitability while farming sustainably. Fine tuning her growing practices on the family farm, Ruth Linton has focused on fruit that is beneficial for growers on 3 acres or less. With decades of experience in direct-to-consumer sales, she walks the growers through how to grow, how to harvest at the correct time, how to store and for how long, and then how to sell these unusual fruits for a good profit. By minimizing the labor required to grow and maintain the fruit, the farmer can then improve profits with sales that benefit the farm and the customer. Harvest for Profit is ideal for young farmers just starting out or for established farmers who want to expand into more productive growing. This is a practical guide to taking steps to increase the profit for the small farm. Harvest for Profit’s goal: Grow more profit with fewer work hours.

Download or read book Making Small Farms Work written by Richard Perkins (Farmer) and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Making Small Farms Work follows the first seasons setting up what has quickly become one of Europe's flagship farm scale Permaculture and regenerative agriculture sites. From a rural situation, nestled in the heart of Scandinavia, Ridgedale is a dedicated high-quality local food producer engaged in educating the next generation of agrarians with the design and management strategies to create farms for the future."--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Plant with Confidence Harvest with Profit written by and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Farming for Profit in a Hungry World written by Michael Perelman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1978-02 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Plant with Confidence Harvest with Profit written by and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sharing the Harvest written by Elizabeth Henderson and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at partnerships between local small farms and nearby consumers, who become members or subscribers in support of the farm, offering advice on acquiring land, organizing, handling the harvest, and money and legal matters.

Download or read book Lords Of The Harvest written by Dan Charles and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once confined to the research laboratory, the genetic engineering of plants is now a big business that is changing the face of modern agriculture. Giant corporations are creating designer crops with strange powers-from cholesterol-reducing soybeans to plants that act as miniature drug factories, churning out everything from vaccines to insulin. They promise great benefits: better health for consumers, more productive agriculture-even an end to world hunger. But the vision has a dark side, one of profit-driven tampering with life and the possible destruction of entire ecosystems. In Lords of the Harvest, Daniel Charles takes us deep inside research labs, farm sheds, and corporate boardrooms to reveal the hidden story behind this agricultural revolution. He tells how a handful of scientists at Monsanto drove biotechnology from the lab into the field, and how the company's opponents are fighting back with every tool available to them, including the cynical manipulation of public fears. A dramatic account of boundless ambition, political intrigue, and the quest for knowledge, Lords of the Harvest is ultimately a story of idealism and of conflicting dreams about the shape of a better world.

Download or read book The Urban Farmer written by Curtis Allen Stone and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are twenty million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include: Low capital investment and overhead costs Reduced need for expensive infrastructure Easy access to markets Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers.

Download or read book The Lean Farm written by Ben Hartman and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, systems-based approach for a more sustainable farming operation To many people today, using the words "factory" and "farm" in the same sentence is nothing short of sacrilege. In many cases, though, the same sound business practices apply whether you are producing cars or carrots. Author Ben Hartman and other young farmers are increasingly finding that incorporating the best new ideas from business into their farming can drastically cut their wastes and increase their profits, making their farms more environmentally and economically sustainable. By explaining the lean system for identifying and eliminating waste and introducing efficiency in every aspect of the farm operation, The Lean Farm makes the case that small-scale farming can be an attractive career option for young people who are interested in growing food for their community. Working smarter, not harder, also prevents the kind of burnout that start-up farmers often encounter in the face of long, hard, backbreaking labor. Lean principles grew out of the Japanese automotive industry, but they are now being followed on progressive farms around the world. Using examples from his own family's one-acre community-supported farm in Indiana, Hartman clearly instructs other small farmers in how to incorporate lean practices in each step of their production chain, from starting a farm and harvesting crops to training employees and selling goods. While the intended audience for this book is small-scale farmers who are part of the growing local food movement, Hartman's prescriptions for high-value, low-cost production apply to farms and businesses of almost any size or scale that hope to harness the power of lean in their production processes.

Download or read book Regenerative Agriculture written by Richard Perkins and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regenerative Agriculture offers a clear and pragmatic approach to designing, installing and managing profitable small farms.

Download or read book Sell Your Harvest written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Free & Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Crops Finding customers for your specialty crops used to be expensive. Not anymore! With a little help from the internet and proven free and inexpensive marketing techniques, you can get the word out without spending a fortune. Sell Your Harvest, was written to help growers generate new income from their plants with a tiny or non-existent advertising budget. Specialty plant growers and producers of value-added plant products today have far more marketing options available to them than just a few years ago. Now, due to the explosive growth of the internet as an advertising medium, most of the effective marketing tools are free or close to it. Frankly, most growers are not very good at advertising, publicity and other forms of marketing. They may be able to grow the finest apples, microgreens or shrubs, but haven't a clue how to stay connected to their customers and find new customers using the internet. There are fifty free and low-cost marketing ideas for growers in this book. Whether you're launching a new specialty crop business, or expanding an existing one, free marketing can help you grow that business without spending a lot to do it. In this book, you'll learn what works and what doesn't, so you don't have to waste time and money on "dead-end" advertising. You'll sell more plants and spend far less on advertising.

Download or read book Gaining Ground written by Forrest Pritchard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With humor and pathos, Forrest Pritchard recounts his ambitious and often hilarious endeavors to save his family’s seventh-generation farm in the Shenandoah Valley. Through many a trial and error, he not only saves Smith Meadows from insolvency but turns it into a leading light in the sustainable, grass-fed, organic farm-to-market community. There is nothing young Farmer Pritchard won’t try. Whether he’s selling firewood and straw, raising free-range chickens and hogs, or acquiring a flock of Barbados Blackbelly sheep, his learning curve is steep and always entertaining. Pritchard’s world crackles with colorful local characters—farm hands, butchers, market managers, customers, fellow vendors, pet goats, policemen—bringing the story to warm, communal life. His most important ally, however, is his renegade father, who initially questions his son's career choice and eschews organic foods for the generic kinds that wreak havoc on his health. Soon after his father’s death, the farm becomes a recognized success and Pritchard must make a vital decision: to continue serving the local community or answer the exploding demand for his wares with lucrative Internet sales and shipping deals. More than a charming story of honest food cultivation and farmers’ markets, Gaining Ground tugs on the heartstrings, reconnecting us to the land and the many lives that feed us.

Download or read book Living Off Your Money written by Michael H. McClung and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's common knowledge few people save enough for retirement. What's unfortunate is those who do, rarely invest it well during retirement. To a degree, this squanders what has been diligently saved. There are too many wrong answers and not enough right guidance for retirees, and it's difficult to discern which is which. The art and science to getting it right is explained in this book.

Download or read book Quality Seed Means More Profit written by Oklahoma State University. Cooperative Extension Service and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Just Harvest written by Greg Francis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a class-action lawsuit against the US government results in a billion dollar settlement for the aggrieved parties, you’d expect the story to be headline news . . .to be posted on social media everywhere . . . to be adapted to film or even to a popular legal procedural series on TV . . . So why then have so many people never heard of Pigford vs. Glickman? Or the follow-up lawsuit, Pigford II? Or the Black Farmers Case, as the pair of these legal actions is often called? Could it be that the heart-wrenching story of Black farmers in America, and the monumental legal case that brought long-sought justice to them, is rarely told because it reflects so poorly on the US and its treatment of those whose ancestors helped make the nation an agricultural giant in the first place? Whatever the reason, the time to tell the full story has come and the person to share the gripping details is Greg Francis, one of the lead counsels in the historic case that finally helped Black farmers achieve equity. In Just Harvest, Francis narrates the dramatic twists and turns of the legal battle fought and won, and evidences the many years of ingrained discrimination and racism that preceded it. Awareness of this story makes us all witnesses to the history still unfolding— and while parts of what is recounted herein will enrage you, the hope is that this book will also inspire, inform, and motivate you to join the continuing fight for the rights of all Black farmers now and in the future.

Download or read book The Farmer s Office written by Julia Shanks and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, how-to guide for farmers who want to achieve and maintain financial sustainability in their businesses When you decided to become a farmer, you also became an entrepreneur and business person. In order to be ecologically and financially sustainable, you must understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and learn how to manage a growing business. Author Julia Shanks distills years of teaching and business consulting with farmers into this comprehensive, accessible guide. She covers all aspects of launching, running and growing a successful farm business through effective bookkeeping and business management, providing tools to make managerial decisions, apply for a loan or other financing, and offering general business and strategy advice for growing a business. Whether you've been farming for many years or just getting started, The Farmer's Office gives you the tools needed to think like an entrepreneur and thoughtfully manage your business for success.

Download or read book Profit Harvest written by Richard D Daniels and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an extraordinary journey through the pages of 'Profit Harvest, ' where the fertile grounds of entrepreneurship yield a bountiful harvest of wisdom, innovation, and triumphant success.Sow the Seeds of Success: Follow the visionary tale of entrepreneur Richard D. Daniels, as he plants the seeds of innovation and passion, transforming keyboard skills into a thriving landscape of opportunities. Scale with Precision: Navigate the entrepreneurial orchard, mastering the art of scaling ventures with foresight. 'Profit Harvest' unveils the secrets behind turning promising startups into flourishing enterprises. Harvest Triumphs: Strategically orchestrate triumphant exits and reap the rewards of hard work and meticulous planning. Learn how to transform challenges into stepping stones, creating a harvest of lasting success. Repeat the Cycle: Discover the cyclical nature of entrepreneurship - a perpetual journey of planting new seeds, scaling ventures, harvesting triumphs, and embarking on an ever-renewing cycle of innovation. A Guide for All Seasons: Beyond success stories, 'Profit Harvest' serves as a guide for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Explore late-night learnings, setbacks turned into stepping stones, and relentless pursuit in the dynamic digital world. Seeds for Tomorrow: This book is not just a record of past successes but a gift to future entrepreneurs, offering insights, strategic approaches, and the inspiration to cultivate their orchards of success. Celebrate the achievements of a visionary leader, acknowledge the fruitful harvest, and close the cover of 'Profit Harvest' with the essence of triumph, innovation, and the promise of new beginnings. Ready to reap the rewards? Dive into 'Profit Harvest' and unlock the secrets to cultivating entrepreneurial success in every seaso