Turn your farm into a cash cow! Ron Macher offers a host of simple strategies for increasing your farm earnings, from purchasing durable equipment to growing economically viable crops. A seasoned expert in farm efficiency, Macher shows you how to locate a lucrative niche market for your products, optimize sales, and minimize costs. Whether you're buying a new farm or jump-starting an old one, Macher's savvy tips will help you turn your enterprise into a profitable business.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword Preface
Acknowledgments
I. Getting Started
1. Deciding to Farm
2. Starting a Farm
II. Farming
3. Some Principles of Good Farming
4. A Living, Healthy Soil
5. Weatherproofing Your Farm
III. Planning and Marketing
6. Your Goals and Farm Planning
7. Marketing
8. Selecting Your Enterprise
IV. Management
9. Machinery
10. Farm Management
11. Where We Are Going
Appendix A: Metric Conversions
Appendix B: Resource Lists
Index
