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Successful Small-scale Farming: An Organic Approach (Down-To-Earth Book) (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Books; 2nd Revised edition edition (31 Aug 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0882666428
  • ISBN-13: 978-0882666426
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.3 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 109,106 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Instructs the beginning farmer in evaluating and preserving the soil, acquiring and maintaining machinery, and raising a successful crop through sound farming practices.

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good but with limitations., 3 Jul 2002
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If you have never farmed before and are thinking of taking up commercial farming - then this is an essential read.
It is very clearly aimed at the American cash crop farm - and small scale should be understood as 'American' small.
Animals are deliberately excluded from the book.
Organic is not quite what we understand as organic here in Europe (you are advised to 'spray' if it is a choice between saving a profit and not) but is certainly very environmentally friendly.
It gives a whole host of information on farm machinary and how to use it effectively; lots of useful charts and data; and has a style which makes me feel as though I have an experienced advisor available to do a quick consultation with when I want one.
Certainly well worth the money.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Fair but basic coverage of the topic, 24 Nov 1998
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For the person unfamiliar with agriculture, this book has some value. It covers the field (pun intended) from about the 50,000 foot level. For additional information, the reader will have to get specific books on what was covered in a paragraph or two in this book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you read it, you will farm! Or you'll run elsewhere FAST., 4 Jun 1997
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If you're thinking of small scale commercial farming, this is the book for you! If you know about soil and crop rotation and yields and harvest logistics, there's still plenty of information about equipment and storage and seeds and...

If you don't know about those things, this book is the place to start. With the information here and a little current market research, (ie. surf the web for 20 minutes to get prices,) you can write a complete farm business plan.

Well written, clear and to the point, it's full of tips and tricks to make your venture a success. It would be a bargain at ten times the price! (And I'm a hard grader.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic!
Anyone owning or planning to own a small farm will find this handbook an invaluable guide to both the real potential and the harsh realities in making a full or part-time living... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value For Money
Simply, clearly written, the book is a very practical guide for someone new to, but serious about, farming. Concise, yet still comprehensive and fun to read. Read more
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