Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less; Includes Detailed Farm Layouts for Productivity and Efficiency

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Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area’s water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. These real-life plans and down-and-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realize your farm dreams.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1612125948
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612125947
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.56 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #475,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #433 in Garden Design (Books) #887 in Sustainable Living #1,658 in Agricultural Science (Books)
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Customers find the book informative, containing practical information and detailed examples of successful small farms, particularly suitable for urban settings. They appreciate the photos and drawings of various farms, and one customer notes it serves as a great starting point for planning. The book receives positive feedback for its ideas and inspiration, though some customers mention it’s not quite what they were expecting. While many find it worth the purchase price, opinions on value are mixed.