Farm Management at BACK 40 BOOKS

A Farmer's Guide to Bottom Line

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

A Farmer's Guide To The Bottom Line by Charles Walters. A handbook to secure success and profits on the family-scale farm.A Farmer's Guide To The Bottom Line by Charles Walters. A handbook to secure success and profits on the family-scale farm.

Item #: 9780911311716

Advancing Biological Farming

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:15:32 GMT

Advancing Biological Farming; Improving Your Farm by Building Better Soils by Gary Zimmer. Particular focus on the three legs of biological farming: biology, chemistry and soil structure. Technically precise yet written in friendly language.Advancing Biological Farming; Improving Your Farm by Building Better Soils by Gary Zimmer. Adjusting for different soils, a farmer can use the interaction of minerals, materials, and organisms to foster natural chemical reactions that feed plants perfectly. Particular focus on the three legs of biological farming: biology, chemistry and soil structure. Technically precise yet written in friendly language, this book is a horn of plenty for everyone who wants a future in biological farming.

Item #: 9781601730190

Biodynamic Farm

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:17:32 GMT

A Biodynamic Farm for growing wholesome food.A Biodynamic Farm: For Growing Wholesome Food. Hugh Lovel performs a rescue operation. He first passes along the grammar of the subject, and then moves into a practical explanation of both the etheric realm in which biodynamics functions and the mechanics of making the system work on your farm or garden. Lovel then presses the reader to explore new methods of biodynamic farming. Lovel explains the role of individual BD preperations, how to make your own BD preps, and proper application and timing of field treatments.

Item #: 9780911311457

Biological Farmer

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:17:32 GMT

The Biological Farmer by Gary F. ZimmerA common-sense approach: Biological farming focuses on ways to reduce input costs and to increase profits while improving soil conditions and livestock health. Taking care of the soil: Skilled biological farmers learn how to take care of soil life, they nurture it, feed it a balanced diet, and use tillage tools and methods to enhance soil life. Learn how to fertilize: Biological farmers learn proper fertilizer uses to correct mineral an nutrient imbalances and to feed plants and soil life.

Item #: 9780911311624

Crisis & Opportunity

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 01:01:32 GMT

Crisis & Opportunity by John Ikerd, outlines the consequences of agricultural industrialization, then details the methods that can restore economic viability, ecological soundness, and social responsibility.Crisis & Opportunity. Sustainability in American Agriculture: one of the most eloquent and influential proponents of sustainable agriculture explains what this means. These engaging essays describe what sustainable agriculture is, why it began, and how it can succeed

Item #: 9780803211421

Ecoagriculture

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:18:32 GMT

Ecagriculture- A book on how to produce the food we need while protecting and improving world's biodiversity. A compelling manifesto for the ecological renewal of the world's farming systemsEcoagriculture is the pathway towards an evergreen revolution designed to increase farm productivity in perpetuity without ecological or social harm.

Item #: 9781559636452

Eco-Farm

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:18:32 GMT

Eco-Farm by Charles Walters is the definitive guide to managing farm and ranch soil fertility, crops, fertilizers, weeds and insects, and more while avoiding the use of dangerous chemicals.This is a book for organic producers or farmers planning a conversion to organic methods. This classic guide to ecological agriculture has been updated and will provide you with the detailed information that you need to grow better crops and livestock without the use of synthetic chemicals and explains the philosophy behind this increasingly poplular method of farming. This should be the first book read by anyone new to eco-agriculture and one of the most shop-worn volumes on the shelf of the most experienced. This is a large, high quality 6" x 9" soft cover with 460 pages and contains numerous charts and illustrations. It is priced at $25.00. FRE

Item #: 9780911311747

Estate Valu-Pak

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

The intellectual efforts of Certified Financial Planner, Keven Spafford and OSU Extension Specialist David Marrison are combined in the Estate Valu-Pac that includes the book, Legacy by Design and DVD, Passing On the Farm.Successful farmers are concerned with two critical questions: How do I hand my agribusiness to my heirs in a fair and equitable manner and how do I pass it as a viable business opportunity? This Estate Valu-Pac will assist you in making these and other important decisions.

Item #: VP041

Foundations of Natural Farming

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:14:32 GMT

Foundations of Natural Farming: Understanding Core Concepts of Ecological Agriculture doesn't stop at providing recipes of what farmers need to do to farm better, but also passes along an understanding of the why of ecological agriculture. This book is certain to become a classic of clean farming and one of the most heavily book marked volumes on a farmer's shelf.Join author/researcher Harold Willis as he explains the foundation concepts of natural farming and sends out the call for cleaner forms of food and fiber production. In this single volume, the author details the interconnections between soil chemistry, micro-life, plants and livestock.

Item #: 9781601730077

Grass the Forgiveness of Nature

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:50:32 GMT

Grass the Forgiveness of Nature by Charles Walters. What is the most important plant in the world? In terms of nutritive content, function within the ecosystem, and even medicinal properties, the answer to this question may very well be grass.Grass the Forgiveness of Nature. Exploring the miracle of grass, pastures & grassland farming. Leading agronomist not only explain the importance of grasses in our environment, they also share practical knowledge such as when to look for peak levels of nutrition.

Item #: 9780911311891

Mainline Farming for Century 21

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:50:32 GMT

Mainline Farming for Century 21 by Dan Skow D.V.M. & Charles Walters. Mainline Farming for Century 21 is a graduate course in agriculture. The practical, hands-on advice in this manual will lead growers to increased yields and more fertile acres, all without the use of toxic, synthetic chemicals.Mainline Farming for Century 21. It teaches how to measure fertility down to the atomic level and project forward bins and bushels with brix high enough to confer immunity to fungal, bacterial and insect attack, and to ward off weeds.

Item #: 9780911311273

Making Your Small Farm Profitable

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

Whether you are starting a new farm or jump-starting your present one Ron Macher's down-to-earth advice will help you make it profitable.By the Publisher of Small Farm Today Magazine. Exploit niche markets that others overlook, plan for farm efficiency, determine equipment requirements and estimate machinery costs...more

Item #: 9781580171618

Market Farm Forms Manual and CD

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:20:32 GMT

Market Farm Forms by Marcie Rosenzweig. Contains computer spreadsheet templates for planning and organizing information on diversified market farms. This software program will help you in planning crops and budgets, order seed and soil amendments, grow transplants, project yields and income, and then track what really happens against your projections.

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Item #: MR-1

Maximizing Your Mini Farm: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:57:32 GMT

Brett Markham gives you tips, tricks, and planning advice on how to make the most of your mini farm.Keep your costs down and production high with this complete guide to maximizing your mini farm—whether it’s a rooftop urban garden, a suburban backyard, or a more substantial plot of land. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with tables, diagrams, and 200 color illustrations and author photographs.

Item #: 9781616086107

Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 21:38:32 GMT

Start a mini farm on a quarter acre or lessMini 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

Item #: 9781602399846

Non-Toxic Farming Handbook

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

Represents the future of farmingThis is a powerful book by two of the best people at work in the field. Farmers are discovering that the toxic methods taught over the past 50 years do not work. Teaches farmers, growers and serious gardeners how to farm without dangerous chemicals.

Item #: 9780911311563

Organic No-Till Farming

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:15:32 GMT

Reducing & Eliminating Tillage Using Cover Crops. The hidden tragedy of most no-till farming systems is the increase in herbicide use. There is another way.Organic No-Till Farming: Advancing No-Till Agriculture - Crops, Soil, Equipment by Jeff Moyer. Reducing & Eliminating Tillage Using Cover Crops

Item #: 9781601730176

Passing On the Farm DVD

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:56:32 GMT

This DVD is easy to understand and has a little humor thrown in to make this serious topic more enjoyable.

Deals with a subject that is sometimes hard for a family to talk about, this DVD covers much of what you need to know to ease the stress of a difficult time.

Item #: PVPD-3001

Polyface Bundle (2 DVDs)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:46:32 GMT

Polyface Bundle (2 DVDs) Known for his thorough coverage of any topic, Joel methodically walks us through the multiple operations such as the raising of beef, pork, poultry and rabbits, along with their forestry operation. They pretty much do it all at Polyface and Joel heartily explains how they have changed and adapted over the years.Polyface Bundle. Two great DVDs by Joel Salatin on Farm Management.

Item #: VP055

Polyface Revisited DVD

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:01:32 GMT

Polyface Revisited - An Overview of Polyface Farm DVD (2008) by Joel Salatin. Salatin explains the multiple operations of raising beef, pork, poultry, and rabbits along with the forestry enterprise of his successful farm operations and the family that, along with him, makes it all happen.Polyface Revisited - An Overview of Polyface Farm DVD (2008) Making Polyface the model of a sustainable family farm is Joel Salatin's life work and this DVD helps the rest of us learn what we can also do to move in a similar direction.

Item #: PVPD-4002

Ranching Full-Time on 3 Hours a Day

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 21:54:32 GMT

Ranching Full-Time on 3 Hours a Day can show you how to be successful at ranching while having a balanced life too.Ranching Full-Time on 3 Hours a Day: Increase Ranch Profitability & Quality of Life While Decreasing Workload & Stress by Cody Holmes. Learn how to plan and make good decisions so that you have grasslands that are more productiove and useful than they previously were, and enjoy raising a family without spending all your time working.

Item #: 9781601730268

Resource Management: Soil OUT OF PRINT

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:38:32 GMT

Resource Management: SoilA practical guide to the principles and latest practices of good soil husbandry written by authors with a wealth of experience on farms. Throughout the book the importance of timely and correct soil treatment to meet the needs of particular crops is stressed. This fully illustrated book covers a wide range of topics including constituents and properties of soils, requirements of major temperate crops, tillage and effects of traffic, power requirements and work rates. The book concludes with sections on the hazards of mismanagement - pollution and erosion - and the principles of classification of agricultural land.

Item #: 9780852365595

Salad Bar Beef

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

Salad Bar Beef. In these times it's difficult to make a living raising beef but with this book as a guide you can see higher profits and stay on the land you love. This is one of those investments that can make you thousands of dollars and change your life.Salad Bar Beef. AUTHOR: Joel Salatin. Despite low commodity cattle prices you can make a good profit from a small beef herd. This book will show you how. This is not just a how-to book but also a book of philosophy, feelings and belief.

Item #: 9780963810915

Small Farms are Real Farms

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 21:55:32 GMT

Small Farms are Real Farms, Sustaining People through Agriculture by John Ikerd. Farming, at its core a biological process, has been transformed into an industrial process. The seeds of a rural renaissance are now being planted, not by these industrial behemoths, but by family-scale farms.In this collection of essays by one of America's most eloquent and influential proponents of sustainable agriculture, the multifaceted case for small farms is built using logic and facts. Discover anew the complexity and beauty that is the small farm and learn of the many benefits small farms give to individuals, the environment, the economy and society.

Item #: 9781601730060

Small-Scale Livestock Farming

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

Working with nature instead of against it will not only bring you satisfaction but self-reliance, a much healthier family and a nice profit as well.Starting a small-scale livestock farm? First, you need this book. Yes, you can have a prosperous farm and achieve the lifestyle of your dreams--and farming expert Carol Ekarius will show you how. Her natural, organic approach to livestock management produces healthier animals, reduces feed and healthcare costs and maximizes your profit.

Item #: 9781580171625

Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:53:32 GMT

Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth: A Path to Agriculture's Higher Consciousness by Eric HermEric Herm examines commercial agriculture's strain on our natural resources, delicate ecosystems, and the farmer. As a fourth-generation farmer, Eric Herm deals with the harsh economic realities and complicated legislation facing farmers, as well as the undeniable health impact of GMO crops and excessive chemicals on all living creatures.

Item #: 9780979790898

Starting and Running Your Own Horse Business OOP LAST COPY

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

Starting and Running Your Own Horse BusinessYes, you can do the work you've always dreamed of doing. Here is all the information you need to start and run your own horse business!

Item #: 9780882669601

Starting Your Farm

Tue, 8 May 2012 21:42:32 GMT

Item #: 9781885210241

Successful Small-Scale Farming

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

This inspiring handbook contains everything small-farm owners need to know, from buying land to organic growing methods and selling cash crops. Karl Schwenke is a professional writer who lives with wife Sue on a farm in Newbury, Vermont, where they have raised strawberries, pigs and hay among other crops.This inspiring handbook contains everything small-farm owners need to know, from buying land to organic growing methods and selling cash crops. My advice is as old as the plow says author, Karl Schwenke of his guide to making a full - or part-time living on the land, a book for anyone who plans to own a small farm.

Item #: 9780882666426

The Organic Farmer's Business Handbook + CD

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:54:32 GMT

The Organic Farmer's Business Handbook + CD by Richard Wiswall. A Complete Guide to Managing Finances, Crops, Staff, and Making a Profit.With companion CD of spreadsheets included.Farming offers fundamental satisfaction from producing food, working outdoors, being one's own boss, and working intimately with nature. Contrary to popular belief, a good living can be made on an organic farm. What's required is farming smarter, not harder.

Item #: 9781603581424

Traditional American Farming Techniques, 2nd Edition

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:54:32 GMT

Traditional American Farming Techniques, Second Edition, by Frank D. Gardner, introduction by, James R. Babb, is for the beginning farmer, the old pro or someone looking for a very interesting read. Don't miss out on this one.Traditional American Farming Techniques was the most useful book of its kind in the early twentieth century. Small-scale farmers will find it just as useful, even invaluable, today.

Item #: 9781599210797

Unforgiven

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 21:55:32 GMT

Unforgiven by Charles Walters. The American Economic System Sold for Debt and War.How America exchanged parity agriculture for debt and war. This book addresses the crisis of an increasing wealth gap, a crumbling internal economy, millions of family farmers driven from their land, and small, privately owned businesses becoming extinct.

Item #: 9780911311679

You Can Farm

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:32 GMT

AUTHOR: Joel Salatin. The Entrepreneur's Guide to Start & Succeed in a Farming Enterprise. Brought to you by the same author who brought you Polyface Farm, you may now make your dreams of making a living on the family farm come true.Have you ever desired, deep within your soul, to make a comfortable full-time living from a family farm? Too often people dare not even vocalize this desire because it seems absurd. It's like thinking the unthinkable. But for farm entrepreneurs, the opportunities have never been greater. Chapters include: Envisioning Your Future, Examining Your Ideas, Embarking on Your Adventure, Evolving Your Model , Establishing Your Market

Item #: 9780963810922