Farm Planning Handbook, California
Author: United States. Soil Conservation Service
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Published: 1955
Total Pages: 12
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Author: United States. Soil Conservation Service
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Published: 1955
Total Pages: 12
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Laura Tourte
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1601076983
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince its publication in 1994, the Small Farm Handbook has been an essential resource for California’s small farmers and the agricultural professionals advising them – selling over 4300 copies. Now this invaluable reference has been updated and expanded for today’s small-scale producers. The handbook covers three essential areas: Background skills and knowledge, the business side, and the farming side Within these broad areas you’ll find specific chapters on: Requirements for Successful Farming Growing Crops Raising Animals Farm and Financial Management Marketing and Product Sales Labor Management Also included are profiles of six small farm operators representing a sample of California’s diverse agriculture. Throughout you’ll get a look at emerging trends and issues for California agriculture and innovative methods for better production and management, all of which can lead to better farm performance. Drawing upon the knowledge of 32 experts from the University of California, No other publication covers the topics, issues, and facets of California’s small-scale agriculture with this depth or level of expertise. From the basics to risk management, specialty crops to marketing and product sales, this guide covers the gamut.
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture
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Published: 1941
Total Pages: 124
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: University of Nottingham. Dept. of Agricultural Economics
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Published: 1967
Total Pages: 75
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Claudia Myers
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781879906389
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHandy for commercial producers as well as backyard gardeners, this classic guide for growers and sellers of niche market produce provides detailed information about growing specialty crops that are growing in popularity among consumers. Includes 63 crop sheets-from arugula to radicchio, basil to thyme, prickly pear to tomatillos, variety and heirloom tomatoes. Includes market information, resources, and a glossary of Asian vegetable names.
Author: Elizabeth Henderson
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Published: 2011-04-15
Total Pages: 106
ISBN-13: 1603583564
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy do whole-farming planning? What makes it more effective than other ways of managing farms? The answers to these questions lie in a quiet rediscovery through science that is fundamentally changing the way modern humans see and must manage the world. The goal of this whole-farm planning manual is to reintroduce a macroscopic method of making and testing decisions on the farm and in larger wholes in which we live. This NOFA guide has information on: Lessons from systems science (including tools) Assessing the whole farm (what are we managing? the people, physical and mental assets, money) Understanding the farm ecosystems (the water and mineral cycles, dynamics of the biological community, the energy flow) Choosing appropriate tools Making a framework to test decisions Including examples and statements from practicing farmers, and more holistic resources and alternative business models.
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture
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Published: 1941
Total Pages: 90
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: University College (Nottingham, England). School of Agriculture. Department of Agricultural Economics
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Published: 1965
Total Pages: 47
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Dennis Pittenger
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Published: 2014-12-15
Total Pages: 768
ISBN-13: 1601078579
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince it was first published in 2002, the California Master Gardener Handbook has been the definitive guide to best practices and advice for gardeners throughout the West. Now the much-anticipated 2nd Edition to the Handbook is here—completely redesigned, with updated tables, graphics, and color photos throughout. Whether you're a beginner double digging your first bed or a University of California Master Gardener, this handbook will be your go-to source for the practical, science-based information you need to sustainably maintain your landscape and garden and become an effective problem solver. Chapters cover soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant propagation, plant physiology; weeds and pests; home vegetable gardening; specific garden crops including grapes, berries temperate fruits and nuts, citrus, and avocados. Also included is information on lawns, woody landscape plants, and landscape design. New to the 2nd Edition is information on invasive plants and principles of designing and maintaining landscapes for fire protection. Inside are updates to the technical information found in each chapter, reorganization of information for better ease of use, and new content on important emerging topics. Useful conversions for many units of measure found in the Handbook or needed in caring for gardens and landscapes are located in Appendix A. A glossary of important technical terms used and an extensive index round out the book.
Author: Paul Starrs
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2010-07-06
Total Pages: 504
ISBN-13: 0520265432
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This book brings to life one of the most creative (and necessary) human endeavors and makes understandable the incredible complexity of California agriculture, one of the world's most daring experiments in feeding itself. A valuable resource that should be read by everyone—not just those of us who farm, but all of us who depend on farms."—Michael Ableman, farmer, photographer, and author of From the Good Earth, On Good Land, and Fields of Plenty. "No understanding of this state is possible without an understanding of its agriculture; that's how important this subject is."—Gerald Haslam, author of Workin' Man Blues: Country Music in California "A fascinating, intriguing, and sometimes even humorous exploration of California's agriculture, from broccoli to marijuana and beyond. At long last, a book everyday people can read to understand the state's biggest industry."—Louis Warren, University of California, Davis