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Ben Hartman shares practical how-to tips, personal stories, and examples of innovative farmers to demonstrate how small, hyperlocal farms can be both ecologically and economically superior to industrial-scale operations. In The Lean Micro Farm, Hartman details his journey to downsize his farm from one acre to a third of an acre to prioritize family and community without sacrificing income. He profiles six innovative farmers who embody the "get small" mindset, showcasing a gentler, more ecological approach to farming that reduces waste and resource use. The book provides step-by-step guides on making a profit from a small parcel of farmland, including methods for building fertility, increasing production, choosing essential tools, and creating an efficient micro farm. Hartman emphasizes the need for a new kind of farming that nourishes communities and centers on human joy.
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The Lean Micro Farm, Ben Hartman
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- Année de publication
- 2024
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- Titre
- The Lean Micro Farm
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Ben Hartman
- Éditeur
- Chelsea Green Publishing Co
- Publié
- 2024
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN10
- 1645022048
- ISBN13
- 9781645022046
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Loisirs et maison, Jardinage & Horticulture
- Description
- Ben Hartman shares practical how-to tips, personal stories, and examples of innovative farmers to demonstrate how small, hyperlocal farms can be both ecologically and economically superior to industrial-scale operations. In The Lean Micro Farm, Hartman details his journey to downsize his farm from one acre to a third of an acre to prioritize family and community without sacrificing income. He profiles six innovative farmers who embody the "get small" mindset, showcasing a gentler, more ecological approach to farming that reduces waste and resource use. The book provides step-by-step guides on making a profit from a small parcel of farmland, including methods for building fertility, increasing production, choosing essential tools, and creating an efficient micro farm. Hartman emphasizes the need for a new kind of farming that nourishes communities and centers on human joy.