Mini Farming

Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre

By: Brett L. Markham

Narrated by: Christopher Solimene

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. Even if you have never been a farmer or a gardener, this book covers everything you need to know to get started: buying and saving seeds, starting seedlings, establishing raised beds, soil fertility practices, composting, dealing with pest and disease problems, crop rotation, farm planning, and much more. Because self-sufficiency is the objective, subjects such as raising backyard chickens and home canning are also covered along with numerous methods for keeping costs down and production high.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2010 Brett L. Markham (P)2017 Tantor

Critic reviews

“A concept destined to appeal to that intrepid individual whose independent nature finds the idea of abandoning the grocery store alluring.” ( Booklist)

Excellent level of detail and support. Great presentation.

This is all you need for success in mini farming and survival against the growing threat of poisonous, and unhealthy food, available in stores. Thanks.

Mini Farming

He didn't cover where to start seeds for transplantation. The narration was too precise, and left me exhausted.

awwwwful narration

Boy was this tough to get through. This book was filled with great, informative material; and it was through my dedication to learning the information that I made it through listening to the narration.

Good listen, weird narration.

Good book, worth the listen but the narration is awful. If you can get past that, give it a try.

A book filled with great value!

This book provided me with really good insite to help me begin my small farmers journey. Thank you.

Highly Recommend

Very useful information for new growers such as myself. Informative in a variety of categories ranging from seasonal planting, pest prevention, soil health, proper composting, small livestock, etc.

Amazingly useful and informative book.

a very useful book. Highly recommended surprising amount of information that I did not know was presented.

Very precise

It was a very informative presentation. Very detailed. I really don’t need any other books

can't hang

the narrator was awful and monotonous. I lost interest pretty quickly. Nothing sparked or excited me in this book. I tried to hang in there but I could not.

Need a different narrator

It’s impossible to get interested in the book with the narration. It has great info but trying to listen to it seems like a chore.