Book Description Here is a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to poduce 85 percent of an average family's food on just one quarter acre-and ern $10,000 in cash annually. This is not back-o-te-land utopianism, but a tested ad pragmatic method hat can be applied in small lots in rural, suburban, and even urban areas. Even if you have never been a farmer or a gardener, Brett Markham's advice will teach you what you need to know: Saving, buying, starting, and selecting seeds Maintaining and improving soil Preventing and eradicaing pests and diseases Compost, crop rotation, and timing using organic methods Garden planning to mee dietary requirements Raising pultry Raising and pruning fruits and nuts Canning, freezing, and dehydrating Selling your excess produce for top dollar And More! More than just a how-to guide gor self-sufficiency, Mini Farming teaches you the underlying principles of mini farming so you will have the knowledge to make your own unique applications. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with over a hundred photographs, tables, diagrams, and illustrations.
