The Aquaponic Farm Management Plan
The Aquaponic Farm Management Plan

Author: George Pate

Publisher: Regenerative Ecosystems LLC

Published: 2021-10-23

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13:

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The Aquaponic Farm Management Plan: Leafy-greens & Herbs Module is a holistic management plan for aquaponic farmers who focus on leafy greens and herb production. This resource is designed as a tool for farmers to ensure that they can create consistency to help standardize the manual, we concentrate on growing lettuce, kale, basil, and parsley production using any fish. The manual is built in a way that is easy to amend for any crop based on your specific farm needs. This 700-page manual includes a customizable food safety plan, standard operating procedures, framework for a USDA certified integrated crop management plan, nutrient programs, logs, checklists, reference charts, and extensive educational resources.

Remote and Rural Dementia Care
Remote and Rural Dementia Care

Author: Anthea Innes

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2020-05-08

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1447344960

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As the number of people affected by dementia continues to rise, this is the first in-depth examination of related services dedicated to the unique demands of remote and rural settings. Contributors from the UK, Australia, North America and Europe explore the experiences and requirements of those living with dementia and those caring for them in personal and professional capacities in challenging geographical locations. For practitioners, researchers, academics and policy makers, this book is an essential review of evidence and strategies to date, and a guide to future research needs and opportunities for improvements in rural dementia practice.

The Farmer's Office, Second Edition
The Farmer's Office, Second Edition

Author: Julia Shanks

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2024-02-13

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 155092785X

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The no-nonsense, practical guide for farm-preneurs to grow a successful farm business – completely revised and updated You launched your farm because you love working the land and producing food. Yet to succeed you also need to think like an entrepreneur. The Farmer's Office, Second Edition is your must-have toolkit for starting and growing a sustainable agricultural business. Written by a consultant and entrepreneur who has supported hundreds of farm-preneurs, this essential resource is fully revised and updated to empower readers to make sound decisions and manage their farm business for success. Topics include: How to write a business plan for a new or growing venture Detailed descriptions of accounting and business concepts Setting up and using QuickBooks for day-to-day sales and expense tracking, as well as for more complex tasks such as budgeting, cash flow analysis, cost accounting; reading financial statements Leveraging financial information to refine operations, improve profits, and develop strategies for growth Accessing financing and managing debt Adapting to external shocks and learning to pivot Planning for business growth and expansion Understanding mental blocks that can limit an entrepreneur's success. Enhanced with detailed case studies of real farm businesses, The Farmer's Office, Second Edition is your personal business coach, providing guidance for all the business skills needed to succeed as a businessperson in a competitive and rapidly changing world.

Empowering farmers and their organizations through the creation of social capital
Empowering farmers and their organizations through the creation of social capital

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2020-10-13

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 9251334307

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Social capital is a key factor that concerns the ability of people to cooperate for common goals. What we have learned over the past decades, from organizational experiences in developing countries and countries in transition, is that physical and human capital accumulation by itself is not sufficient to induce development. Investments in physical capital (infrastructure and equipment) and human capital (skills development) are necessary conditions, but they are far from sufficient; they need to be complemented with the development of social capital (Stiglitz, 1998). This Learning Guide for Trainers focuses on “Empowering farmers through the creation of social capital,” recognizing the fundamental role that social capital plays for healthy and sustainable organizations. Encouraging farmers and their groups to form associations or federations enhances their capacities to learn from each other, exchange reliable information about what works and what does not work, and monitor the accountability of their members.