Microfarms | Fortier, Secheret
$57.26AUD gst excl.
Organic Market Gardening on a Human Scale
By: Jean-Martin Fortier, Aurelie Secheret
New from the best-selling author of The Market Gardener – a revolutionary approach to small-scale local agriculture
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Discover the art of sustainable small-scale farming with Microfarms.
This guide delves into low-tech and highly effective organic farming techniques. Packed with vivid illustrations, it unveils Jean-Martin Fortier’s proven methods through engaging case studies, offering a blueprint for success in ecological farming.
This book includes eight detailed case studies showcasing a diverse range of market gardeners who have started successful farms using Jean-Martin’s biointensive techniques.
Key features of the book include:
- A distillation of Jean-Martin’s methods, rooted in agroecology, permaculture, and humanscale business principles
- An exploration of the four essential pillars: proper crop planning, low-tech/low-investment farm tools, organic fertility management, and sound business practices
- Strategies for enhancing farm profitability through direct marketing channels including farm stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes, and farmers markets
- Proven techniques to boost crop yields while preserving biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of those working on the farm
- Engaging stories of successful new market gardeners, detailing their varied journeys, from initial setup and land procurement to crop planning, team coordination, and sales and revenue.
- ISBN: 9781774060049
- ISBN-10: 1774060043
- Published: 3rd December 2024
- Format: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 160
- Publisher: New Society Publishers
