Mini farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre-and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require. Now expanding exponentially on his bestselling Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre, Brett Markham gives you tips, tricks, and planning advice on how to make the most of your mini farm. New topics include: -Soil and Fertility
-Tools and Techniques
-Planting Guides and Seeders
-Easy Trellising
-Weed Control Techniques
-Greater Food Self-Sufficiency
-Making Your Own Country Wines
-Making Your Own Vinegars
-Making Cheese at Home
-Cooking for Self-Sufficiency
Keep your costs down and production high with this complete guide to maximizing your mini farm-whether it's a rooftop urban garden, a suburban backyard, or a more substantial plot of land. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with tables, diagrams, and 200 color illustrations and author photographs.
