Whole Farm Management: From Startup to Sustainability

Edited by Garry Stephenson. Based on the acclaimed curriculum from the Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems, this guidebook provides a complete program for starting, growing and maintaining a farm business. Using the experiences and insights of 12 contributing authors and 16 farmers across North America, it offers a holistic approach to farm management. Topics include: Strategic Planning; Farm Infrastructure, Labor and Energy; Markets and Marketing; Business Management for the Farm; Managing the Whole Farm Ecosystem; Entrepreneurship and Family Business Dynamics. Color photos, charts and illustrations throughout. 312 pages. 8 by 9.9 inches. Softcover.