Making Your Small Farm Profitable

Whether you're buying a new farm or jump-starting an old one, with Ron Macher's down-to-earth advice on planning, farming, and marketing, you'll soon make your farm profitable - and find satisfaction doing it. Macher shares proven methods for farming smarter and explores today's new crops, new livestock, and new markets that translate into new ways to make money. The book explains how to: Exploit lucrative niche markets that others overlook. Plan for optimal farm efficiency. Determine equipment requirements and estimate machinery costs. Compare costs against profit for common vegetables and livestock. Sell your products a dozen different ways.