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Farms With A Future: Creating And Growing A Sustainable Farm Business
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What Makes A Farm Sustainable And Successful? And What Special Qualities And Skills Are Needed For Someone To Become A Successful Farmer?Rebecca Thistlethwaite Addresses These And Other Crucial Questions In This Uniquely Important Book, Which Is A Mustread For Anyone Who Aspires To Get Into Farming, Or Who Wants To Make Their Farm Business More Dynamic, Profitable, And, Above All, Sustainable. Over An Entire Year, The Author And Her Husbandexperienced Farmers Themselvestook A Sabbatical And Traveled The Length And Breadth Of The United States To Live And Work Alongside Some Of The Nation'S Most Innovative Farmers. Along The Way They Learned About Best Practices, And A Whole Lot About What Doesn'T Work.Farms With A Future Shares This Collective Wisdom In An Inspirational Yet Practical Manner; It Will Help Beginners Avoid Many Of The Common Mistakes That Firsttime Farmers Make. Just As Importantly, It Discusses Positive Ideas That Can Help Make Any Farm Enterprise Vibrant And Financially Profitable. Profiles Of More Than A Dozen Representative Farms Help Round Out The Invaluable Information And Encourage Farmers To Embrace Their Inner Entrepreneur. Younger Growers, In Particular, Will Benefit By Learning About The Right Stuff From Both Their Peers And Longtime Experts.This Book Provides A Useful Reference For Beginning And Experienced Farmers Alike. While Many Other Books Address Agricultural Production, There Are Very Few That Talk About Business Management For Longterm Sustainability. Farms With A Future Offers An Approachable, Colorful Take On Building A Triplebottomline Farming Business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Farms with a Future'? A: 'Farms with a Future' primarily focuses on creating and growing a sustainable farm business. It addresses the necessary qualities and skills required for successful farming while providing insights into best practices from innovative farmers across the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Farms with a Future' is Rebecca Thistlethwaite, who, along with her husband, is an experienced farmer and has traveled extensively to learn from other successful farmers.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is beneficial for both beginners and experienced farmers. It offers practical advice for those aspiring to enter farming and provides insights that can help improve the sustainability and profitability of existing farm businesses.
- Q: How does this book help new farmers avoid common mistakes? A: 'Farms with a Future' shares collective wisdom from various innovative farmers, helping novices learn from others' experiences and avoid the common pitfalls that many first-time farmers face.
- Q: What additional features does the book provide? A: The book includes profiles of more than a dozen representative farms, which serve as real-world examples and provide inspiration and practical ideas for farm enterprises.
- Q: Is 'Farms with a Future' suitable for readers interested in agricultural production? A: While 'Farms with a Future' touches on agricultural production, it primarily focuses on business management and strategies for long-term sustainability in farming, making it a unique resource in this area.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Farms with a Future' was published on January 10, 2013.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Farms with a Future'? A: 'Farms with a Future' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: Can this book help farmers become more dynamic and profitable? A: 'Farms with a Future' discusses positive ideas and effective strategies that can help make any farm business vibrant and financially profitable, focusing on entrepreneurial approaches.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that buyers receive a quality product.