Market Gardening Business

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.

Are you looking for a way to start earning income from your homestead? Are you a small farmer looking to increase sales? Then this book is for you. In “Sell Everything You Grow” you will learn: How to choose a farm business model that is the best fit for your farm, time availability, and location. Which types of business models offer the highest profit margin. Why farmers markets can be the best or worst place to start selling your vegetables. Which types of business models are the easiest to start. Why it is better to have multiple business models instead of focusing on just ...

Growing on just one and a half acres, owners Jean-Martin and Maude-Helène feed more than 200 families through their thriving CSA and seasonal market stands and supply their signature mesclun salad mix to dozens of local establishments. The secret of their success is the low-tech, high-yield production methods they've developed by focusing on growing better rather than growing bigger, making their operation more lucrative and viable in the process.

This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of how to start and operate a successful organic plant growing business using containers. Chapters thoroughly cover such topics as: start-up, greenhouse options, certification/licenses/fees, botany basics, growing container plants, making compost, disease and pest management, demonstration gardens, marketing and merchandising, dealing with employees, and safety. Appendices include example activity logs and forms, instructions for making a soil-texture analysis, and even tips for creating a simple employee handbook. An...