Product Description
This practical, step-by-step guide to operating a small farm in the new millennium examines 20 alternative farming enterprises. Readers will learn how to target niche markets and sustain a farm's biological and economic health.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 16 reviews)

Practical by Book Addict

5 Stars
October 08, 2009
I have read about half of this so far and love it. I am reading lots of books on the subject, and this is definitely another good one. I believe I will be able to put many of these ideas into practical use.

Very informative book by Berton Dinkins (El Paso, TX)

5 Stars
February 04, 2009
I got a lot out of this book. The book gave good information on setting realistic goals and what to plan on for your farm.

Excellent Resource by Christine M. Saxton (New Jersey)

5 Stars
August 30, 2008
If you are thinking about farming on a large scale or small, this book is a must - have. Ron Macher has written this book clearly and precisly, using his years of experience, as well as others. Most for me is his application of renewing the soil with plants and animals, and running a sustainable farm of any size. There is no pretense that farming is not hard work, but he has broken it down in such a way that you can learn to manage all aspects of farming. I would buy this book for anyone thinking about farming, and it will remain off my bookshelf to be used as a reference over & over.

Educational by IsThisCorrect (Stuart, VA USA)

5 Stars
December 17, 2007
I had originally purchased this book for a class in Sustainable Agriculture. It was not only a useful resource for the class, but I have found myself referencing this text time and time again for various projects, questions, and just enjoyment.

Good advice for serious beginners by Nancy Todd (Aurora, OH)

5 Stars
June 15, 2007
There are lots of books written about how to grow things, how to raise animals, organics, etc. However, this is one of few on the subject of small farming that actually puts the whole picture together in terms of creating/sustaining a business and a lifestyle. The author expects that the reader is serious about surviving and thriving from his/her farming activities and shares information specific to the "business" of farming in a sensitive and ethical manner. It shouldn't be a secret that the small farmer needs to take advantage of every asset on the property year round, in addition to wearing every hat in a small business: Planning, marketing, sales, accounting, production, maintnenance, networking, etc. Excellent general information and many specifics, too. Well worth the read if you are serious about learnting to farm for profit.

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