Rebirth of the Small Family Farm: A Handbook for Starting a Successful Organic Farm Based on the Community Supported Agriculture Concept [Paperback]

Bob Gregson (Author), Bonnie Gregson (Author)

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Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Acres USA (October 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0911311785
ISBN-13: 978-0911311785
Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.3 x 0.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 181 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #407,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This is a concise, yet complete handbook for starting a successful organic farm based on the community-supported agriculture concept. Written for farmers and non-farmers alike, the books illustrates how "two middle-aged novices" are making a decent living on less than two acres of land.

Bob and Bonnie found few resources applicable to their situation when they began researching making their farm dream a reality and the book originally stemmed from their own desire to help others by sharing universal guidelines on small farm start-ups. The model explained in the book is an updated version of the diverse market gardens/farms found throughout recorded history.

Not just a theory book, it details specific tools, techniques and how-to information. The Gregsons share sound advice, along with specific tools, marketing techniques, and planning guidelines, such as start up requirements, business plan basics, the importance of value-added products, choosing the best equipment and supplies, and more. The core of their operation, the subscription system, is examined in detail, with sound recommendations and guidelines for implementation.

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Our combined farming experience amounted to Bob's working in the eastern Washington wheat harvest during a high school summer, and Bonnie's weeks spent on her grandparents' Iowa farm at age ten. Read the first page

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Amazon.com: 3.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice CSA guide, Dec 12 2010

By Michelle Verville "flowrgirl1" - Published on Amazon.com

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This review is from: Rebirth of the Small Family Farm: A Handbook for Starting a Successful Organic Farm Based on the Community Supported Agriculture Concept (Paperback)

I enjoyed 'Rebirth of the Small Family Farm'. It's not extremely technical but it does offer lots of helpful insight on CSA farming. It clarified some of the questions I had regarding planting quantities and share sizes. It also gave a good overview of site planning and all the farm implements required for farming.

I think it was worth the price and I recommend it to those who are thinking about starting a small CSA.

15 of 28 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Location dependent, Jan 3 2007

By e-teacher - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Rebirth of the Small Family Farm: A Handbook for Starting a Successful Organic Farm Based on the Community Supported Agriculture Concept (Paperback)

Aside from its wonderful inspirational value, the book is valuable mostly if you live in the right location to start such a project. This should be noted up front because if you live in a poor economic area where people can't afford subscriptions, you will not be able to make a go of it as it is described. Living in the Seattle area as the writers did, where many people appreciate organic foods and have the means to afford them, will of course make a better place for such a farm then let's say the backwoods somewhere where people have a hard time making ends meet. My point being that your location weighs heavily on the success of your organic farm. The potential buyer needs to know this before purchasing this book.

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