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From the bestselling author of The Market Gardener - key principles for biointensive market gardening and powerful stories of successful growers who are farming profitably on a human-scale
Microfarms is a guide to setting up and running profitable small-scale vegetable farms using organic, low-tech, and highly intensive production methods grounded in ecological principles.
This full-color, richly illustrated resource brings to life the core principles of Jean-Martin Fortier's time-tested approach and 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.
Microfarms champions local agriculture on a human-scale, advocating for a food system that honors the environment, nurtures communities, and supports farmers. This book is an essential read for new and aspiring small-scale farmers, market gardeners, homesteaders, proponents of local food systems, and food lovers everywhere.
Contents
Publisher's Foreword
Preface
The Fortier Method for a Successful Microfarm
Farming on a Human Scale
Principles of the Method
Steps to Success
Effective Farm Management
Sales and Marketing
Insights from Jean-Martin Fortier
Profiles: A Look at 8 Successful Microfarms
Les Jardins de la Valette, France Sylvain Couderc
Une Ferme du Perche, France Tom Rial
Le Potager des Ducs, France Mathieu Lotz
Les Jardins de la Banquise, France Suzanne Esteve and Antoine Régeard
Azienda Agricola Foradori, Italy Myrtha Zierock
Wilmars Gaerten, Germany Maria Gimenez
La Fermette, Canada Annie-Claude Lauzon and Justine Chouinard
La Microferme des Anges, France Jean-Michel Le Guen
Glossary
About the Authors
Resources and Bibliography
About New Society Publishers
