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 Unlocking the potential of agriculture innovation for family farmers Thematic catalogue for smallholder farmers to promote innovation written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TECA is an FAO online platform for the exchange and sharing of agricultural technologies and practices for smallholder farmers and producers. The platform facilitates the transformation process in rural areas by making relevant and innovative technologies available to farmers in the field. In doing so, TECA further enhances the access to knowledge of smallholder producers in rural areas increasing their capacity to innovate and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This catalogue promotes a set of successful innovations for farmers on the occasion of the FAO International Symposium on Agricultural Innovation for Family Farmers: Unlocking the potential of agricultural innovation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, which will be celebrated in FAO Headquarters on 2123 November 2018. The technologies presented are concrete actions that have solved specific development challenges and promote sustainable and inclusive rural transformations. The technologies and practices are designed following the FAOTECA platform standards and have been tested and refined in the field. Each practice supports smallholder farmers and those providing advisory services to agricultural producers, to identify specific needs, select the correct practices and to implement technologies adequately. Developed with the help of FAO in cooperation with the FAO Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and other key partners, the GIZ, ICRAF, IFOAM and Swisscontact, this catalogue aims at illustrating how sharing knowledge may unlock innovation throughout the farming process.

Download or read book Rainfed Agriculture written by Suhas Pralhad Wani and published by CABI. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, which contains 14 chapters, covers all aspects of rainfed agriculture, starting with its potential, current status, rainwater harvesting and supplementary irrigation, to policies, approaches, institutions for upscaling, and impacts of integrated water management programmes in rainfed areas.

Download or read book Unlocking Your Potential written by Wade D. Sadlier and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his motivational and inspiring book,Unlocking Your Potential: the Keys to Discovering Your Hidden Treasure, Wade Sadlier takes the truth of thinking positively about yourself to the next level and shows you what grand possibilities you can attain by making some simple changes and implementations. Wade will help you understand that your potential is an invisible yet incredibly influential part of your life, and the realization of it will make all the difference between living a mediocre life or a significant one. In his insightful book, you'll discover the importance of reaching for the stars and seeing what you can accomplish both for yourself and others. Watch what happens when you unlock your potential today!

Download or read book Unlocking Your Business Potential with AI written by Ralph Schwägerl and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-02-06 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a solution to help improve your business? If so, this book is the answer! Written by an artificial intelligence as an expert in the field of AI, this book provides a comprehensive look at how AI technologies can be used to unlock the potential of your business. You'll learn how to use AI to improve customer relations, automate processes, and increase efficiency for better and faster results. With step-by-step guidance, this book will show you how to successfully implement AI into your business and use it to its fullest potential.

Download or read book Bet the Farm written by Antwain Tate Goode PhD and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For author Dr. Antwain Tate Goode, the experience gained while working in the industrial distribution business sectormore than twenty-four years in operations management, supply chain management, strategic sales development, and customer serviceenabled him to forge incredible relationships with incredible organizations. The leaders of these organizations helped him to develop valuable skills in the process. In Bet the Farm!, he shares those experiences and the lessons learned in order to help others believe in their skills and shoot for the stars. Passionate about leadership, education, and individual development, Goode discusses the internal clock and how to leverage energy, attitude, and passionthe elements needed to drive through the fog of disappointments, failures, let downs, and miscues. The lessons focus on quality, support for team development, professional presentation help, and innovation development to become a better leader.

Download or read book The Nonprofit Board Therapist a Guide to Unlocking Your Organization s True Potential written by Dennis C. Miller and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Non-Profit Therapist is a must-read for any non-profit board member or CEO. Dennis' book contains numerous nuggets of wisdom that would assist any non-profit organization. The suggestions are practical and easy to implement. If your organization is experiencing issues around good governance and leadership, make the time to read this book. David Williams President & Chief Executive Officer Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

Download or read book A Small Farm Future written by Chris Smaje and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern classic of the new agrarianism "Chris Smaje...shows that the choice is clear. Either we have a small farm future, or we face collapse and extinction."—Vandana Shiva "Every young person should read this book."—Richard Heinberg In a groundbreaking debut, farmer and social scientist Chris Smaje argues that organizing society around small-scale farming offers the soundest, sanest and most reasonable response to climate change and other crises of civilisation—and will yield humanity’s best chance at survival. Drawing on a vast range of sources from across a multitude of disciplines, A Small Farm Future analyses the complex forces that make societal change inevitable; explains how low-carbon, locally self-reliant agrarian communities can empower us to successfully confront these changes head on; and explores the pathways for delivering this vision politically. Challenging both conventional wisdom and utopian blueprints, A Small Farm Future offers rigorous original analysis of wicked problems and hidden opportunities in a way that illuminates the path toward functional local economies, effective self-provisioning, agricultural diversity and a shared earth. Perfect for readers of both Wendell Berry and Thomas Piketty, A Small Farm Future is a refreshing, new outlook on a way forward for society—and a vital resource for activists, students, policy makers, and anyone looking to enact change.

Download or read book Farming for Us All written by Michael Mayerfeld Bell and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farming for Us All gives us the opportunity to explore the possibilities for social, environmental, and economic change that practical, dialogic agriculture presents.

Download or read book The Woodland Homestead written by Brett McLeod and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your wooded land to work! This comprehensive manual shows you how to use your woodlands to produce everything from wine and mushrooms to firewood and livestock feed. You’ll learn how to take stock of your woods; use axes, bow saws, chainsaws, and other key tools; create pasture and silvopasture for livestock; prune and coppice trees to make fuel, fodder, and furniture; build living fencing and shelters for animals; grow fruit trees and berries in a woodland orchard; make syrup from birch, walnut, or boxelder trees; and much more. Whether your property is entirely or only partly wooded, this is the guide you need to make the best use of it.

Download or read book The Age of Ideas written by Alan Philips and published by Zola Books. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian Schrager, Marcus Aurelius, Supreme, Kith, Rick Rubin, Kanye West, Soulcycle, Ikea, Sweetgreen, The Wu-Tang Clan, Danny Meyer, Tracy Chapman, Warren Buffett, Walt Disney, Jack's Wife Freda, Starbucks, A24, Picasso, In-N-Out Burger, intel, Tom Brady, Mission Chinese, Nike, Masayoshi Takayama, Oprah, the Baal Shem Tov. What do they all have in common? They have discovered their purpose and unlocked their creative potential. We have been born into a time when all the tools to make our dreams a reality are available and, for the most part, affordable. We have the freedom to manifest our truth, pursue our own path, and along the way discover our best selves. Whether as individuals or as part of a group, we can't be held back by anything except knowledge. The Age of Ideas provides that knowledge. It takes the reader on an incredible journey into a world of self-discovery, personal fulfillment, and modern entrepreneurship. The book starts by explaining how the world has shifted into this new paradigm and then outlines a step-by-step framework to turn your inner purpose and ideas into an empowered existence. Your ideas have more power than ever before, and when you understand how to manifest and share those ideas, you will be on the road to making an impact in ways you never before imagined. Welcome to the Age of Ideas.

Download or read book Goals written by Brian Tracy and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2010-08-09 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do some people achieve all their goals while others simply dream of having a better life? With over 640,000 copies sold of this classic book on how to set and achieve goals comes the newest edition by bestselling author and motivational speaker Brian Tracy. The path from frustration to fulfillment has already been discovered. Hundreds of thousands—even millions—of people started with nothing and achieved great success. In this book, Tracy presents a simple, powerful, and effective system for setting and achieving goals—a method that has been used by more than one million people to achieve extraordinary things. Using the twenty-one strategies Tracy outlines, you'll be able to accomplish any goal you set for yourself—no matter how big. You'll discover how to determine your own strengths, what you truly value in life, and what you really want to accomplish in the years ahead. Tracy shows how to build your self-esteem and self-confidence, approach every problem or obstacle effectively, overcome difficulties, respond to challenges, and continue forward toward your goals, no matter what happens. Most importantly, you'll learn a system for achievement that you will use for the rest of your life.

Download or read book Cultivating the Harvest written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into "Cultivating the Harvest," the ultimate guide to mastering the art of food preservation from the comfort of your home. Whether your pantry shelves are bare or brimming with produce, this comprehensive guide unlocks the timeless traditions and modern techniques that will transform your culinary experience. Your journey begins with an enlightening introduction to the philosophy of preservation and the joy of self-sufficiency through culinary crafts. Understand the basics that are essential to every preservation kitchen, including tools, equipment, and selecting the finest quality ingredients that bridge the gap from farm to your family’s table. Navigate the crucial subject of food safety with our engaging guides on basic hygiene and the role of acidity in food preservation. Learn how to harvest and prepare your produce with practices designed to maintain optimal freshness and flavor. But this is just the prelude to an array of food preservation arts waiting to be explored. Immerse yourself in the craft of traditional and innovative jam-making, savor the delight of savory preserves like chutneys and pickles, and master the balance of sweetness in fruit butters and marmalades. Venture beyond these sweet concoctions to capture the essence of summer with tomato preserves, or indulge in the complex processes of creating seasonal jellies and rustic farmhouse fruit preserves. Delve into the dynamic world of fermentation with step-by-step instructions on making probiotic-rich foods, kimchi, sauerkraut, and even your own sourdough starter for bread-making that harks back to simpler times. Canning enthusiasts will discover the secrets of pressure canning low-acid foods and soups, while those with a taste for artisanal delicacies can learn the basics of curing meats and making sophisticated charcuterie. Revel in dairy delights as you embark on cheese and yogurt making, or explore the craft of creating bespoke herbal infusions and flavored oils. The journey does not end there, as this guide also imparts the wisdom of alcohol fermentation for the home brewer and time-tested methods of drying, dehydrating, and jerky-making for practical food storage. Complete your adventure with expert advice on pantry organization and inventive ways to incorporate your homemade preserves into everyday meals, ensuring each bite you take is infused with the satisfaction of a bountiful harvest, preserved to perfection. Step into a world where your kitchen becomes the heart of a bountiful harvest with "Cultivating the Harvest," an indispensable tome to delight in the flavors of each season and lead a more sustainable, healthful, and satisfying culinary life.

Download or read book Starting Running Your Own Small Farm Business written by Sarah Beth Aubrey and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2008-01-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running your own small farm is demanding enough, but making it profitable presents a host of further challenges. In this business-savvy guide to farming on a small scale, Sarah Aubrey covers everything from financial plans and advertising budgets to web design and food service wholesalers. Learn how to isolate your target audience and craft artisanal products that will delight and amaze customers. With a solid business strategy in place, you can confidently turn your passion into a productive and profitable venture.

Download or read book 40 Days of Farming written by John McMonigle and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most real estate agents fail in their first five years on the job—but 40 Days of Farming gives you the skills to not only beat those odds, but also to build a thriving and successful real estate career. Eighty-seven percent of real estate agents fail within their first five years in the industry. John McMonigle, founder of Agentinc.—named the Top Real Estate Team five years in a row by The Wall Street Journal—has made history by selling properties totaling more than $7.5 billion. He’s written 40 Days of Farming to share with you how geographic farming, a proven system of generating lead productivity based on love and community stewardship, has been the key to his success and can unlock your full potential. The secret to successful geographic farming—and, indeed, to succeeding in today’s highly competitive real estate industry—is having spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, relational, financial, and vocational health. John leads you on a guided, forty-day journey to cultivate each of those areas in your life to make way for exponential growth. Utilizing a combination of experience, networking, faith, and scripture, John has transformed the art of geographic real estate farming into a lucrative and time-tested system designed to generate personal and financial success. To that end, in 40 Days of Farming, John applies the over 7,000 promises of Scripture to your career and includes a life-plan handed down by God, along with a proven business plan culled from his decades-long career as a leader in the industry. As a real estate agent, you’re in the business of changing lives for the better. The journey you take in 40 Days of Farming will lead you closer to career success and deeper fulfillment in your spiritual life.

Download or read book Start Your Farm written by Forrest Pritchard and published by The Experiment. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 271 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 Bountiful Bales written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of golden yields with "Bountiful Bales," a comprehensive guide dedicated to revolutionizing your hay cultivation and transforming your agricultural practices. Journey through the art and science of hay production, crafted to cater to the needs of the modern farmer seeking to optimize every blade in their fields. From the annals of historic hay cultivation to the cutting-edge advances of today's technology-infused farming, "Bountiful Bales" unravels the essence of hay across extensive chapters. Embark on an educational odyssey beginning with the fundamental understanding of hay types and their vital role in livestock nutrition. Grasp the delicate balance of soil health, selecting the right hay varieties for your climate, and the meticulous process of field preparation that sets the stage for thriving crops. Enrich your agricultural know-how with insights on state-of-the-art seeding techniques, appropriate irrigation strategies, and integrated pest management tailored to protect and prosper your yield. Mastering these methods paves the way for a bountiful harvest, laying the groundwork for expertly executed mowing, baling, drying, and curing processes that ensure storage longevity and top-tier quality. As you delve deeper into "Bountiful Bales," transition from groundwork to growth with chapters that equip you with sophisticated marketing, sales strategies, and economic analysis designed to elevate your hay enterprise to new heights of profitability and sustainability. Embrace innovative farming practices that not only promise productivity but also prioritize the planet. Go beyond the field with explorations into regulatory guidelines, animal welfare considerations, and the vibrant community that frames the world of hay production. "Bountiful Bales" concludes with an invaluable seasonal guide, revealing the rhythmic dance of planting and harvesting, ensuring that your fields flourish year-round. This treasure trove of knowledge is not merely a manual; it is an invitation to join an elite echelon of agriculturists who command their crops with authority and acumen. Whether you manage an expansive commercial farm or cherish a small-scale operation, "Bountiful Bales" is your essential companion in the journey towards an era of abundant harvests and agricultural excellence. Get ready to transform your hay business into a beacon of success and sustainability. Your voyage to verdant ventures starts here!