Download or read book Plants for Profit written by Francis X. Jozwik and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A greenhouse and nursery businessman provides information on starting and operating a horticultural business; finding a job working with plants, trees, and flowers; and performing field studies in ornamental horticulture in order to evaluate real businesses and institutions in operation and scout for business opportunities.

Download or read book Start Your Farm The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer written by Ellen Polishuk and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A totally modern, all-purpose handbook for today’s agricultural dreamers—covering the challenges and triumphs of launching any successful farm—from two leading lights in sustainable farming Do you dream of starting your own farm but wonder where to begin? Or do you already have a farm but wish to become more sustainable to compete in today’s market? Start Your Farm, the first comprehensive business guide of its kind, covers these essential questions and more: Why be a farmer in the 21st century? Do you have what it takes? What does sustainable really mean, and how can a small (as little as one acre) to midsize farm survive alongside commodity-scale agriculture? How do you access education, land, and other needs with limited capital? How can you reap an actual profit, including a return on land investment? How do you build connections with employees, colleagues, and customers? At the end of the day, how do you measure success? (Hint: Cash your lifestyle paycheck.) More than a practical guide, Start Your Farm is a hopeful call to action for anyone who aspires to grow wholesome, environmentally sustainable food for a living. Take it from Forrest Pritchard and Ellen Polishuk: Making this dream a reality is not for the faint of heart, but it’s well within reach—and there’s no greater satisfaction under the sun!

Download or read book Growing Trees for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-12 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing High Value Trees Growing trees for profit is an ideal part-time or full-time business for anyone who wants to be their own boss and enjoys being outdoors working with plants. Trees are a profitable, renewable resource that can be grown in a backyard or on acreage. You can start a tree growing business with a small amount of money - as little as a few hundred dollars. Here are the 8 proven money-makers covered in this book: Bonsai - Tiny trees that can be grown in a small backyard. Japanese maples - A high-value tree that can be grown in a backyard. Fruit trees - 3 best ways to profit. Landscape trees - A "green" business growing potted trees to sell. Nut trees - Grown for both a yearly harvest and timber in the future. Tree farming - using "agroforestry" to grow multiple crops in the same space. Willow trees - cuttings for crafters can be harvested every year. Christmas trees - Demand is growing for "real" natural trees. What You'll Learn - How to grow and sell your trees. Most popular varieties of each tree. Wholesale sources for seeds and seedlings.

Download or read book Growing Ginseng for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-16 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ginseng - A High-Value Cash Crop Nicknamed "green gold," this medicinal herb can be grown in the woods or in raised beds in your backyard. Asians have valued ginseng for thousands of years as a healing herbal tonic, and ginseng has been harvested and exported from the United States for over 300 years. George Washington even used ginseng profits to finance the American revolution! At current prices, a half-acre ginseng patch could produce over $100,000 worth of seeds and roots over a six-year period, or over $16,000 per year. A few backyard raised beds of ginseng could produce $5,000 per year of seeds, rootlets and roots. What's in the book: Three affordable ways to grow ginseng on a budget. How to sell ginseng seeds and rootlets for income every year. Step-by-step instructions for building backyard ginseng growing beds. How to set up your growing area for maximum yield. Pest protection - what works and what doesn't. State-by-state resources for registered ginseng buyers. Reliable sources for disease-free stratified seeds. Order your copy today and start growing "green gold."

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 Growing Heirloom Tomatoes for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-24 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heirloom Tomatoes - Ugly, but very profitable! Heirloom tomatoes never look perfect like supermarket tomatoes. They have wrinkles or blemishes, and some varieties are just plain ugly. But beneath that ugly skin, you'll discover rich and wonderful flavors. Once a shopper has tasted a heirloom tomato, they're hooked. That's why heirloom tomatoes can bring big profits to market growers - as much as $100 a plant - and repeat sales from customers who love the old-fashioned taste and flavor. Growing heirloom tomatoes can produce over $16 per square foot of garden space. Since they do not ship well, they must be sold close to where they are grown, which fits right in with the "buy local" trend. Today's consumers are choosing to spend more on high-quality local produce that is healthy, flavorful and naturally grown. You can get your share of those dollars with heirloom tomatoes and earn more growing healthy food you can be proud to sell. In this book, you'll discover the best varieties to grow, how to double your harvest yields and how to get top dollar for your harvest, plus a resource chapter with seed suppliers, free university research and how-to growing videos. Order now and get growing!

Download or read book Growing Lavender for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavender - The Perfect Cash Crop for Small Growers. Lavender farming can produce a substantial income for small growers. The fresh flowers are sold in bundles or used to make lavender oil, and the dried flower bunches are sold to florists and hobbyists for dried arrangements and wreaths. The harvested lavender is also used to make dozens of value-added products, from dried buds to aromatherapy products, skin-care products, sachets and herbal pillows. All are easy to make and in demand from consumers who love the scent of lavender. That's the beauty of lavender - unlike other perishable crops, nothing goes to waste, and profits are year-round. Lavender is a long-lasting, easy to grow herb with a lifespan of 12-15 years. New plants are usually produced from cuttings, so it's easy to replace older plants, expand your growing area or produce lavender plants for sale at almost no cost. In addition, because lavender is so easy to dry, it can be used to make value-added products year-round instead of just during the growing season. You can start a lavender growing business with just a small amount of money - as little as a few hundred dollars for plant starts and hand tools. In this step-by-step guide, you'll discover: Best lavender varieties for commercial growers. Top 5 lavender varieties for essential oil production. Top 5 lavender varieties for culinary use. 20 proven ways to add value and increase your profits 200% to 800%. Wholesale sources for lavender plants. Wholesale sources for value-added skin care ingredients. Lavender organizations in the U.S. Canada, Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

Download or read book Growing Bamboo for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing Bamboo for ProfitBecause bamboo is one of the most widely-used landscaping plants, there is a steady demand for popular varieties. One of the best ways to get in on the bamboo boom is with container-grown bamboo plants. Why container-grown? By growing bamboo in containers - typically 2 to 5 gallon pots - you'll be able to grow more healthy plants in a smaller space, cut down on labor, and have a plant that is ready to load in a customer's car quickly and easily. Growing bamboo for profit is an ideal part-time business if you have limited time, as bamboo plants, especially in containers, are low-maintenance. Unlike seasonal crops such as flowers and vegetables, you get paid even if all your plants don't sell this year. Instead, they just keep growing, and will be more valuable next year. You can start a bamboo growing business with just a small amount of money - just enough to buy your "mother" plants that can be divided to produce more plants to sell. What You'll Learn: Each chapter covers all the basic information you need to get started growing these profitable bamboo varieties, including: Best dwarf, midsize and timber bamboos to grow - 33 in all, with descriptions and photos. How to start and set up your bamboo nursery - water, spacing, potting soils, containers and more. How to grow and propagate bamboo. Eight ways to market your bamboo. Wholesale sources for hundreds of bamboo varieties & grower supplies. Grower forums, organizations and videos.

Download or read book Growing Microgreens for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-27 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Profits from Small Plants Unlike most other specialty food crops, microgreens are easy to grow and can be ready to sell in about two weeks. They can be grown indoors or outdoors, so microgreens are a perfect crop for urban farmers who may not have access to a patch of dirt. Because microgreens are expensive, selling for $20 to $60 per pound, growers can produce a solid income in a very small space compared to traditional farming. For example, growing microgreens on a rack or shelving to grow vertically can produce several pounds per square foot per month. You can start a microgreens business with just a small amount of money - as little as a few hundred dollars for seeds and supplies. Here's what you'll find in this book: Best microgreens to grow - 15 varieties that are easy for beginners. Each plant listing includes growing tips and the most popular varieties. Microgreen mixes - 4 popular blends from a basic salad blend to a spicy Asian mix. Seed selection- a 10-point checklist for choosing the best seeds. 3 steps to a perfect microgreen crop - everything you need to know about planting growing and harvesting. Marketing your microgreens, including 3 best markets for getting top retail prices. Resources - videos for new growers and wholesale sources for seeds and supplies. Order Now and Start Growing!

Download or read book Growing Gourmet Garlic for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boom Times for Garlic Growers Gourmet garlic is one of the easiest and most profitable cash crops for small growers and perfect for organic growers, as garlic has few pests and diseases thanks to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Garlic is easy to plant, grow and harvest and the plants are compact, so a large amount of garlic can be grown in a small area. In fact, garlic can produce an income of up to $10 per square foot, so even a small garlic patch can bring in thousands of dollars. One of the best ways to profit from a garlic crop is to "add value" by selling garlic products in addition to fresh bulbs. Profit margins for value-added garlic products range from 200% to 500%. In this book, you'll discover: Best garlic types for market growers. Top 8 soft-neck garlic varieties. Top 30 hard-neck garlic varieties. Best garlic varieties for producing large bulbs. How to double yields with intensive planting. Best places for new growers to get full retail prices. 16 Best value-added garlic products. How to pick the best varieties for your climate. Wholesale sources for seed garlic, growing and packaging supplies. Order Now and Start Growing!

Download or read book Coppice Agroforestry written by Mark Krawczyk and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cut and come again forestry – reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies. Coppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture – managing trees and shrubs by coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching – for a continuous supply of small diameter polewood for products from firewood to fine furniture. Contextualizing resprout silviculture historically, ecologically, and economically, Coppice Agroforestry explores the potential of this ancient practice for modern times. Coverage includes: The cultural history of coppicing in Europe and North America Tree and shrub anatomy, biology, and woodland ecology A suite of woodland management systems Dozens of handcrafted wood products on a continuum of value, offering a wide range of business opportunities Case studies of diverse coppice-based enterprises Assessing existing forests for coppice potential Designing new resprout silviculture systems Tables highlighting diverse species for various uses A vision of a modern resprout silviculture renaissance. A decade in the making, encyclopedic in scope, and written by the hand of a woodsman, Coppice Agroforestry is a deep dive into this ancient practice, blending it with modern science, systems thinking, and tools to land it firmly into the 21st century. Whether you have a few trees or an entire forest, Coppice Agroforestry is the must-have practical guide for homesteaders, farmers, foresters, land managers, and educators who ally themselves with the remarkable resilience of woody plants.

Download or read book How to Make Money Growing Plants Trees and Flowers written by Francis X. Jozwik and published by High Sierra Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is all the help you need to get started in a profitable, enjoyable business growing plants, trees, and flowers. Learn how easy it is to become a successful entrepreneur in ventures which not only make money but contribute to the beauty and harmony of our planet Earth. Discover -- Why special crops such as ornamental plants, trees, and flowers are in such great demand -- and why they command princely prices. -- How it possible to get started earning significant income growing plants, trees and flowers in your own backyard.

Download or read book Plants for Sale Owning Operating a Greenhouse for Profit written by Darla Noble and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-01-10 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants for Sale! - Owning & Operating a Greenhouse for Profit Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: What Kind of Greenhouse is Right for You Chapter 2: Setting up your Greenhouse for Commercial Growing Chapter 3: What…When…and How Much Chapter 4: Plants for Sale Chapter 5: Getting the Most from your Greenhouse Closing Remarks Author Bio Introduction The fact that you are reading this book tends to make me believe we are alike in the aspect that we both derive a great deal of satisfaction from helping and watching things grow. To this day nothing (except my grandkids) brings a smile to my face faster than a cheery and colorful array of zinnias. They’re just the happiest flower I know! I will also venture to say you share similar thoughts in making your passion for growing things into more than just a hobby. Again…why else would you be reading this book? Hopefully you won’t be disappointed by what you read. Instead, this book is meant to provide you with the information necessary to begin to realize profits from your greenhouse. You will learn how to set up your greenhouse for commercial, how to determine what to grow and how much of it to grow, how to sell what you grow and even some alternative ways to profit from your greenhouse. Are you ready? Then start reading.

Download or read book Growing Gourmet Mushrooms for Profit written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-20 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boom times for gourmet mushroom growers. In recent years, demand for gourmet mushrooms has skyrocketed, creating opportunity for new growers. The most profitable culinary mushrooms are shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Both oyster and shiitake are easy to grow and can be produced on "waste" products like sawdust or straw. They are quick to grow to maturity - about 6-8 weeks from start to harvest. Best of all, you can grow a lot of both varieties in a small area. Using the "grow bag" method, experienced growers can grow 12,000 pounds of gourmet mushrooms in a 500 square foot space every year. At current prices of $6/pound wholesale and $10/pound retail - well, I'll let you do the math. In this book, you'll discover: 5 steps to growing gourmet mushrooms. 6 best "value-added mushroom products. 24 free and low-cost ways to sell your mushroom crop. Sources for mushroom growing supplies and videos.

Download or read book Plant Partners written by Jessica Walliser and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companion planting has a long history of use by gardeners, but the explanation of why it works has been filled with folklore and conjecture. Plant Partners delivers a research-based rationale for this ever-popular growing technique, offering dozens of ways you can use scientifically tested plant partnerships to benefit your whole garden. Through an enhanced understanding of how plants interact with and influence each other, this guide suggests specific plant combinations that improve soil health and weed control, decrease pest damage, and increase biodiversity, resulting in real and measurable impacts in the garden.

Download or read book Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit written by Robert D. Wray and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-22 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit is for anyone who enjoys being and working outdoors and is seeking a profitable hobby or small business venture. Robert Wray has updated this fourth edition to include the latest techniques and tools for harvesting trees, new methods of transport, the most recent data on herbicides, and advice on how to run a Christmas-tree business today. A perennial bestseller, this illustrated guide covers selecting land, choosing species, planting, harvesting, and managing a plantation. Wray provides guidance for choosing species suitable for the grower's situation, where and how to get planting stock, and how to care for it. The planting process is described in detail, including both hand and machine methods. The book presents useful techniques for protecting the growing trees from weeds, animals, fire, insects, and disease, and offers a full description of shearing or shaping trees to improve their form and densityùkeys to a successful crop. As the grower's job is not done until the trees are sold, issues of grading, harvesting, advertising, and marketing are examined. A chapter on finances deals with costs, profits, and taxes. From novice to experienced grower, there is something in this book for everyone.

Download or read book Profit Maximization Techniques for Operating Chemical Plants written by Sandip K. Lahiri and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A systematic approach to profit optimization utilizing strategic solutions and methodologies for the chemical process industry In the ongoing battle to reduce the cost of production and increase profit margin within the chemical process industry, leaders are searching for new ways to deploy profit optimization strategies. Profit Maximization Techniques For Operating Chemical Plants defines strategic planning and implementation techniques for managers, senior executives, and technical service consultants to help increase profit margins. The book provides in-depth insight and practical tools to help readers find new and unique opportunities to implement profit optimization strategies. From identifying where the large profit improvement projects are to increasing plant capacity and pushing plant operations towards multiple constraints while maintaining continuous improvements—there is a plethora of information to help keep plant operations on budget. The book also includes information on: ● Take away methods and techniques for identifying and exploiting potential areas to improve profit within the plant ● Focus on latest Artificial Intelligence based modeling, knowledge discovery and optimization strategies to maximize profit in running plant. ● Describes procedure to develop advance process monitoring and fault diagnosis in running plant ● Thoughts on engineering design , best practices and monitoring to sustain profit improvements ● Step-by-step guides to identifying, building, and deploying improvement applications For leaders and technologists in the industry who want to maximize profit margins, this text provides basic concepts, guidelines, and step-by-step guides specifically for the chemical plant sector.