Practical information: selecting a farm site, planning and record keeping, marketing options, and planting and harvesting crops. Addresses practices essential to planning and launching a business, the practical implications of sustainability, getting started, farm business management, and marketing. Other chapters discuss essential production processes, soil fertility, composting, cover crops, equipment, transplants, irrigation, spraying systems, season extension, etc. Includes in-depth profiles of 32 vegetable producers. 280 pages, softcover. 2lbs
