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ISBN 13 | 9781635860740 |
Book Subtitle | From Start-up To Sustainability |
Book Description | For more than 10 years, the Small Farms Program at Oregon State University has taught a workshop series for beginning farmers and ranchers titled Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management. This book grew out of that series. All of the contributors are experienced or expert in organic/sustainable farming or family business management. The book guides the reader through a sequence of steps, from visualising what their farm will be once fully realised and conducting marketing research to financial planning and farm management strategies to achieve long-term success and satisfaction. Readers learn principles and practices as they proceed, with case studies of actual farms to demonstrate real-world challenges and solutions. |
About the Author | Garry Owen Stephenson, PhD, is the director of the Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems, an alternative agriculture program at Oregon State University that focuses on small-scale organic/sustainable agriculture through its Extension Small Farms Program. He is the editor of Oregon Small Farm News and has 30 years' experience working in an extension education and research role with farmers. |
Language | English |
Author | Garry Stephenson |
Publication Date | 1 December 2019 |
Number of Pages | 312 |
Whole Farm Management: From Start-up To Sustainability paperback english - 1 December 2019