He is a third-generation farmer and polymath. He runs a profitable certified naturally grown mini farm in New Hampshire. Saving, Selecting And Buying Seeds. Maintaining And Improving Soil, Compost, Crop Rotation, and Timing, Using Organic Methods, Canning, Freezing and Dehydrating and more! 1/4 acre provides 85% of the food for a family of 4! Describes a holistic approach to small area farming. Earn $10 000 in cash annually, and spend less than ½ time using these methods. Covers everything you need to know! Starting seedlings, raised beds, soil fertility, composting, pest & disease, crop rotation, farm planning, watering & irrigation, fruit, trees & vines, rasing chickens for eggs & meat, and make your own Markham farm chicken plucker. It also gives you methods of selling your excess produce for top dollar, materials, tools, techniques are detailed with over 100 colored photographs, tables, diagrams & illustrations. Invaluable reference guide. Large 226 pages, quality softcover! By: Brett L MarkhamPrice: $16.95
