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Farms with a future : creating and growing a sustainable farm business

2013

Format:	Book
Author:	Thistlethwaite, Rebecca.
Title:	Farms with a future : creating and growing a sustainable farm business / Rebecca Thistlethwaite.
Publisher, Date:	White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., 2013.
Description:	xix, 283 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Summary:	Do you want to make your farm more dynamic, profitable, and-- above all-- sustainable? Thistlethwaite introduces readers to some of the country's most innovative farmers, in order to help you build a triple-bottom-line farming business focused on economic viability, social justice, and ecological soundness.
Subjects:	Sustainable agriculture -- United States. Sustainable agriculture -- United States -- Case studies. New agricultural enterprises -- United States. New agricultural enterprises -- United States -- Case studies.
Other Title:	Creating and growing a sustainable farm business.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:	For the beginner -- Identifying your market niche -- Finding and securing land -- Financing the dream -- Farm planning for success -- Equipment and infrastructure -- Soil and water management -- Harvest and processing -- Marketing and relationship building -- Record-keeping and regulatory compliance -- Accounting and financial management -- Human resources and family -- Add-on enterprises: agritourism, classes, value-added products, ethnic markets, and more.
LCCN:	2012032205
ISBN:	9781603584388 1603584382
Other Number:	792888200
System Availability:	1
Current Holds:	0
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Control Number:	360104
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Call Number:	630.973 Thistlethw

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