Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Mini-Farming Chapter 2 Notes

Chapter 2

P. 14 - A business in that by reducing food expenditures, it contributes financially to the family.

p. 15 - Grow from seed.

Hybridized seeds

p. 16 - Living mulch from intensive planting

1,400 square feet per person will produce enough vegetables and compost crops.  For three people, that equals 1/10 acre.

p. 17 - soil fertility through compost

calorie-dense crops - fruit, dried beans, grains, root crops such as potatoes and onions.

Raising Meat - poultry foraging plus raising extra food for them

Plant fruit - berries and grapes

p. 18 - grow market crops 2,100 square feet would gross an average of $11,289/yr. or $5/square foot

p. 19 - extending the season through hoop houses and cold frames

Understand local community - direct sell crops and value-added pickles, salsas and vinegars


p. 20 - 21 economics of mini-farming 

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