Whole Farm Management
- Authors
- Stephenson, Garry
- Publisher
- Storey Publishing, LLC
- Tags
- starting a farm;starting a ranch;farm business plan;sustainable farming;whole farm planning;hiring farm labor;business branding;farm branding;season-extension equipment;row cover;building a greenhouse;mini hoop tunnel;hoop tunnel;irrigation equipment;irrigation techniques;farm marketing;marketing for farms;marketing for small farms;marketing strategy for farms;farm ecosystem;sustainable agriculture;running a family business;farm licenses;farming regulations;farming laws;risk management;farm finances;financial plan for small farms
- Date
- 2019-11-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 50.15 MB
- Lang
- en
Farming is a business, as well as a way of life. *Whole Farm Management* is a comprehensive guide developed by the Small Farms Program at Oregon State University to help aspiring and beginner farmers make smart business decisions to ensure lasting success. In clear, accessible language, this book covers every essential step, from developing a strategic plan to acquiring equipment, establishing infrastructure, finding markets, budgeting, managing day-to-day operations, and selecting a business structure for long-term viability. The emphasis throughout is on using sustainable agricultural systems and managing the whole farm, whether raising grass-based livestock, perennial food crops, or annual crops such as flowers. Case studies of successful farms, along with guidance and solutions to common problems from long-time farmers, round out this essential handbook.