Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. I have taken up the micro-farm mantel thanks to him. Curtis Stone. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity.
It is even more a quintessential "how-to" manual, taking the reader step by step by step to the roots of running a profitable urban farm." A 10-week self study course to teach you everything you need to be successful. It is designed to help readers start their own projects from scratch and reads as a very practical business manual. Please try again. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. Over the years, Carla Emery has added updated content that changes with the times as arable land dwindles and urban agriculture rises.
During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers. Curtis stone leaves no stone untouched and gives clear and concise information about planning, infrastructure & marketing you own commercial operation on leased or borrowed land. What can I say? Great analysis by Curtis. His farm is based out of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada and was established in 2010. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, "Curtis Stone is at the forefront of a stirring revolution. You can watch the educational documentary, explore various online tools, or read If you are looking for a guide that will help you start your own garden or small urban farm, If you are someone who is just looking to get started on a sustainable garden out of your small backyard, this book might not be for you. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2017 Very useful with plenty of ideas, tips and know-how. Curtis isn't keeping any secrets to himself. This is a complete marketing plan for being an urban farmer. His book, The Urban Farmer demonstrates organic intensive techniques with a focus on business and systems to streamline labour and production. Strategies and techniques for making a living with intensive food production in small spaces "The Urban Farmer is simply the best guide out there for anyone wanting to grow vegetables for market." Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. The model takes into account factors including the age of a rating, whether the ratings are from verified purchasers, and factors that establish reviewer trustworthiness.Sorry, we failed to record your vote.
Ships annually. Some men but fancy cars but mine buys a farm. All of his produce is sustainable and organic. It's an educational and fantastic and easy read. I like Curtis and have spent a few hours watching his youtube video's. I consider it required reading for anyone with a goal to start a business, not matter what niche they end up in." If you're going to invest in your future as city food grower, start with a copy of The Urban Farmer." All credit to him. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2019
Urban farming will change what local food means and I know of no other farmer that is as successful at it as he is. Learn About Us. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete.Complete, comprehensive guide with everything you needWritten by one of the most successful urban farmers in the sustainability communityGuides you through starting your own business with minimal capital investmentStrong focus on business development may not appeal to those wishing to start a personal gardenHas all the knowledge you need to start your own farmRegularly updated content reflects the evolution of farmingExtraneous information for those just looking to start a small urban farmMakes farming seem like a profitable business despite conventional mythsNot for those wanting to start their own backyard gardenThis website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. And he knows because he’s done it. I suspect Curtis Allen Stone operates most of his life in overdrive. "Curtis Stone wants to teach you how he earns $75,000 on 1/3 of an acre as an urban farmer." This means that the growing season is accelerated, the produce is harvested quickly, and all of the crops are high value, quick growing fruits and vegetables. CURTIS STONE is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. There are 40 million acres of lawns in North America. #909 The Urban Farmer Curtis Stone Returns MonAug3. Sign up to receive our free garden seed catalog and see whats new for your home garden. Curtis Stone (Founder of Green City Acres). And he knows because he’s done it.
He lays out all the steps and things to think about when selling produce. How to acquire the needed resources: urban land, primarily lawns and some equipment. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. All jokes aside this book is extremely informative.
34 1:05:45 #909B Monday NightStream Mail MonAug3. I bought this book simply to gain ideas and to simply understand the modern market garden concept. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations It has reassured my husband that he is on the right path to becoming an urban farmer with a profitable market farm. You can get the all in one bundle in either the US or Canada which includes the physical book, the audio book, and the Digital Tools Package. He has been farming for over 5 years on half an acre. Please try your request again later. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.Something went wrong. This is not just a well-written business text, illustrating the myriad technical, entrepreneurial, marketing, accounting, farming and people skills Curtis developed to work smarter, not harder. And the best thing is, Curtis will let you in on how to calculate it.