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The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower'S Handbook For Smallscale Organic Farming
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Grow Better Not Biggeras Local Organic Agriculture Continues To Flourish, Young Professional Growers Like Jeanmartin Fortier Are Leading The Way With Their Innovative Ideas About How To Start A Farm. Growing On Just 1.5 Acres, He And His Wife Have Been Making A Good Living From Their Vegetable Operation For Over 10 Years, Feeding More Than 200 Families Through Their Thriving Csa And Seasonal Market Stand.Based On Lowtech, Highyield Methods Of Production, The Market Gardener Is Packed With Practical Information On: Settingup A Microfarm By Designing Biologically Intensive Cropping Systems, All With Negligible Capital Outlay Farming Without A Tractor And Minimizing Fossilfuel Inputs Through The Use Of The Best Hand Tools, Appropriate Machinery And Minimum Tillage Practices Growing Mixed Vegetables Systematically With Attention To Weed And Pest Management, Crop Yields, Harvest Periods And Pricing Approaches.The Market Gardener Is A Complete, Modern, Microscale Farming Handbook Which Shows That Making A Living Wage Growing Food Without Large Capital Outlay Or Access To An Acreage May Be Closer Than You Think.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Market Gardener' about? A: 'The Market Gardener' is a comprehensive guide focusing on small-scale organic farming using low-tech, biointensive methods. It shares techniques and practices developed by La Grelinette, a successful micro-farm, to help growers maximize yields while minimizing inputs.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Market Gardener'? A: The book is authored by Jean-Martin Fortier, a farmer and expert in biointensive farming practices.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Market Gardener' have? A: 'The Market Gardener' contains 224 pages, providing in-depth information about successful small-scale farming.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers essential topics such as setting up a micro-farm, biologically intensive cropping systems, effective weed and pest management, and practical techniques for maximizing crop yields.
- Q: What farming methods does the book promote? A: 'The Market Gardener' promotes low-tech, high-yield farming methods that minimize fossil fuel use and emphasize hand tools and minimum tillage practices.
- Q: Is 'The Market Gardener' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and experienced farmers, as it provides practical advice and techniques for starting and managing a market garden.
- Q: When was 'The Market Gardener' published? A: 'The Market Gardener' was published on March 1, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Market Gardener' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What makes 'The Market Gardener' different from other farming books? A: This book focuses specifically on small-scale, organic farming with a practical approach, emphasizing the importance of growing better rather than bigger, which sets it apart from traditional farming guides.
- Q: Can this book help me make a living from farming? A: 'The Market Gardener' provides insights and techniques that can help aspiring farmers create a profitable market garden without the need for significant capital investment or large land areas.