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Microfarms: Organic Market Gardening on a Human Scale
New from the best-selling author of The Market Gardener - a revolutionary approach to small-scale local agriculture
Microfarms is a comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining profitable small-scale vegetable farms, utilizing organic, low-tech, and highly effective crop production methods that are grounded in ecological principles and lifestyle considerations.
Richly adorned with full-color illustrations, this resource vividly brings to life the core principles of Jean-Martin Fortier's time-tested approach. It includes eight comprehensive case studies showcasing successful regenerative farming projects that have implemented his biointensive techniques. Key features of the book
An extensive outline of the Fortier Method's framework, rooted in agroecology, permaculture, and small-scale business principlesAn exploration of its four essential proper crop planning, low-tech/low-investment farm tools, organic fertility management, and a business sales approachStrategies for enhancing farm profitability through direct marketing channels like farmstands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes, and farmers marketsEngaging and motivational stories of successful market gardeners, detailing their journey from initial setup and land procurement to crop planning, team coordination, and salesProven techniques to boost crop yields while preserving biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of those working on the farm.Microfarms champions a revolutionary approach to small-scale agriculture, advocating for a food system that honors the environment, nurtures communities, and supports farmers. This book is an essential read for aspiring small-scale farmers, market gardeners, homesteaders, eco-activists, and visionaries, promising to transform your perspective and actions toward local food systems.
Microfarms is a comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining profitable small-scale vegetable farms, utilizing organic, low-tech, and highly effective crop production methods that are grounded in ecological principles and lifestyle considerations.
Richly adorned with full-color illustrations, this resource vividly brings to life the core principles of Jean-Martin Fortier's time-tested approach. It includes eight comprehensive case studies showcasing successful regenerative farming projects that have implemented his biointensive techniques. Key features of the book
An extensive outline of the Fortier Method's framework, rooted in agroecology, permaculture, and small-scale business principlesAn exploration of its four essential proper crop planning, low-tech/low-investment farm tools, organic fertility management, and a business sales approachStrategies for enhancing farm profitability through direct marketing channels like farmstands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes, and farmers marketsEngaging and motivational stories of successful market gardeners, detailing their journey from initial setup and land procurement to crop planning, team coordination, and salesProven techniques to boost crop yields while preserving biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of those working on the farm.Microfarms champions a revolutionary approach to small-scale agriculture, advocating for a food system that honors the environment, nurtures communities, and supports farmers. This book is an essential read for aspiring small-scale farmers, market gardeners, homesteaders, eco-activists, and visionaries, promising to transform your perspective and actions toward local food systems.
- GenresGardening
160 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2024
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January 17, 2025
The photos in this book are beautiful and inspiring! All of the featured farms follow Jean-Martin's farming philosophy. It would have been nice to see other farms following "similar practices". It seemed like all of them personally knew JM or interned with him, etc.
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