Farms with a Future Creating and Growing a Sustainable Farm Business

Name: Farms with a Future Creating and Growing a Sustainable Farm Business
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ISBN: 9781603584388

ISBN-10: 1603584382

ISBN-13: 9781603584388

Edition: 2012

Authors: Rebecca Thistlethwaite, Richard Wiswall

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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 must-read 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 husband-experienced farmers themselves-took 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…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Publication date: 1/10/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 283
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.408
Language: English

Richard Wiswall started Cate Farm in East Montpelier, Vermont, where he has farmed since 1981. Known for his work on farm profitability and appropriate business tools, Wiswall consults with other farmers, and writes and speaks frequently on organic-farm business issues. He is the author of book The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook and Business Advice for Organic Farmers, a practical workshop available on DVD. To learn more about Wiswall and Cate Farm, visit www.catefarm.com .



Foreword


Acknowledgments


Introduction



For the Beginner


Case Studies: Relly Bub Farm (VT), Fair Food Farm (VT)



Identifying Your Market Niche


Case Study: Marilee Foster's Farm (NY)



Finding and Securing Land


Case Study: Serendipity Organic Farm (CA)



Financing the Dream


Case Study: TLC Ranch (CA)



Farm Planning for Success


Case Study: Misty Brook Farm (MA)



Equipment and Infrastructure


Case Study: Shady Grove Ranch (TX)



Soil and Water Management


Case Study: Crown S Ranch (WA)



Harvest and Processing


Case Study: Bluebird Grain Farms (WA)



Marketing and Relationship Building


Case Study: Massa Organics (CA)



Record-Keeping and Regulatory Compliance


Case Study: Amaltheia Organic Dairy (MT)



Accounting and Financial Management


Case Study: Hoch Orchard & Gardens (MN)



Human Resources and Family


Case Study: Butterworks Farm (VT)



Add-On Enterprises and Value-Added Products


Case Studies: Green Gate Farms (TX), Vanguard Ranch (VA)


References and Resources


Index