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The Urban Farmer
Curtis Allen Stone
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Description for The Urban Farmer
Paperback. Strategies and techniques for making a living with intensive food production in small spaces Num Pages: 288 pages, 75 color photos, B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: KJVS; WMPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 184. .
There are twenty 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 ... Read more
There are twenty 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
New Society Publishers United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Gabriola Island, United States
ISBN
9780865718012
SKU
V9780865718012
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Curtis Allen Stone
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. After five successful seasons, Curtis has demonstrated that one can grow an extraordinary amount of food in a backyard, ... Read more
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