The Urban Farmer: Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land Contributor(s): Stone, Curtis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865718016 ISBN-13: 9780865718012 Publisher: New Society Publishers
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Organic - Gardening | Urban |
Dewey: 630 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.2" W x 8.9" L (1.25 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Strategies and techniques for making a living with intensive food production in small spaces There are 40 million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include:
Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stone, Curtis: - Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm based in Kelowna, BC. Farming less than half an acre on a collection of urban plots, Green City Acres grows vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants and retail outlets. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers. Curtis Stone lives in Kelowna, BC. |
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