Farm Management

New from best-selling author Mark Shepard! Written as a companion to the best seller Restoration Agriculture, this book will help farmers capture water in areas they want to and avoid having water flow immediately to the low point. The result? Less water expense, healthier crops and livestock, and less erosion...just to name a few.

Attention all farmers, hobbyists or aspiring agricultural enthusiasts! Are you looking to turn your small farm into a thriving and sustainable business? Look no further! Introducing "The Small Farm Handbook", your ultimate guide to sustainable farming, written by experts in the field to help you achieve your farming goals. From the ground up, this handbook will take you through every step of the process, starting with an introduction to sustainable farming practices. You'll learn about the importance of determining your goals and objectives for your farm and how to create a comprehensive ...

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Many farm folks work hard at producing great crops and caring for livestock, but when it comes to communicating their deepest desires for the future of the farm, they get stuck. Building Your Farm Legacy: Tools to Empower Family is a useful toolbox created by a farm woman, partner, and mother to a successor.

Step into the golden fields of opportunity with "The Texan Hay Farmer's Financial Handbook," your comprehensive guide to mastering the economics of hay farming in the Lone Star State. This indispensable eBook serves as an invaluable tool, ushering you through the verdant pastures of financial wisdom and stability in the realm of agricultural entrepreneurship. Embark on this journey with Chapter 1, a deep dive into the hay market, aglow with illuminating insights on the economic impact, the varied demand for different types of hay, and how seasonal pricing fluctuations can be transformed ...

By explaining the lean system for identifying and eliminating waste and introducing efficiency in every aspect of the farm operation, The Lean Farm makes the case that small-scale farming can be an attractive career option for young people who are interested in growing food for their community. Working smarter, not harder, also prevents the kind of burnout that start-up farmers often encounter in the face of long, hard, backbreaking labor. Lean principles grew out of the Japanese automotive industry, but they are now being followed by progressive farms around the world....

"Fields to Forks" is a comprehensive guide for anyone who desires to elevate their farming and gardening skills and emerge into a self-reliant subsistence farmer. This eBook serves as a profound and streamlined roadmap directly journeying you from the basics of subsistence farming to harvesting and preserving your produce. Kick off your journey with an insightful introduction to subsistence farming and traverse through the vitality of vegetable gardens. Dive deeper to discover the art of choosing the right crops based on soil compatibility, climate thresholds, and nutritional needs analysis...

Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is 12, the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great-uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel.

Unleash the potential of your land and transform your farm with Agroforestry Unleashed, the comprehensive guide to sustainable agriculture. Dive into the rich world of agroforestry with a clear and informative introduction that explains its history, evolution, and global practices. Discover the myriad benefits this approach offers, from significant environmental impact to economic and social community boosts. Explore diverse agroforestry systems such as silvopasture, alley cropping, forest farming, and riparian buffers. Gain an in-depth understanding of tree-crop interactions, including ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on outsource manufacturing then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book provides a basic introduction to outsource manufacturing. It explores the pros and cons of this increasingly popular concept, suggests ideas for its improvement, and predicts its role in the future. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels. If you are interested in learning about outsource manufacturing, then this book is for you.

In this game-changing book, trauma therapist and mental health expert Dr. Anita Phillips reveals how embracing emotion is the key to living your most powerful life. Just as gardens thrive in good ground, the abundant life you’ve been seeking can only be grown in the soil of your heart.

Looking to start a small acre ranching business, but not sure where to start? Look no further than this comprehensive and engaging eBook! From choosing the right land and livestock to understanding the behavior and needs of your animals, this eBook covers it all. You'll learn everything you need to know about feeding and grazing management, animal health management, reproduction and breeding, and even raising and caring for poultry. But it doesn't stop there! You'll also get expert advice on producing fiber, small-scale dairy production, marketing your ranch products, and building ...

Step into an enthralling exploration of the verdant world of orchardry with "The Fruitful Farm" eBook, that serves as your comprehensive guide to subsistence farming. Doorways into gardening wisdom swing wide open as you delve into each chapter, leading to a rewarding journey of turning fallow land into a flourishing oasis of succulence. Chapter 1 starts with helping readers perceive the essence and significance of orchardry. It paints the picture of agriculture’s transition over ages, setting the stage for more detailed discussions. Subsequently, Chapter 2 takes you through the timeless ...

When he first envisioned becoming a farmer, author Emmet Van Driesche never imagined his main crop would be Christmas trees, nor that such a tree farm could be more of a managed forest than the conventional grid of perfectly sheared trees. Carving Out a Living on the Land tells the story of how Van Driesche navigated changing life circumstances, took advantage of unexpected opportunities, and leveraged new and old skills to piece together an economically viable living, while at the same time respecting the land’s complex ecological relationships.

This qualitative research focuses on risk management in the supply chain of industrial entomology companies that are mass-rearing insects for human food or for feed for farmed animals. This research presents answers to such questions as what are the risks related especially to the entomology industry, what are the reasons behind the risks, and finally how the risks can be mitigated.

If you ever struggle with your connection to God (or whether you even feel connected to a faith at all!), you're not alone. Especially in our modern world, with its relentless, never-ending news cycle, we can all grapple with such questions. Do we do that alone, with despair and resignation? Or do we make sense of it with God, and with hope? In these uncertain times, could believing in the power of divine love make the most sense?

Discover the ultimate guide to caprine companionship and management with "The Essential Guide to Goat Care" – your comprehensive resource for thriving in the world of goat keeping. Whether you're a seasoned herder or new to the pasture, this eBook unlocks the secrets to a happy, healthy herd, right at your fingertips. Embark on a journey through "Getting Started with Goats," where you'll delve into the diverse breeds, unique behaviors, and the essential legalities of becoming a responsible goat guardian. Transition seamlessly into customizing a sanctuary for your charges with "Preparing ...

Presenting "Balancing Act," your ultimate guide to mastering Integrated Pest Management and Subsistence Farming! Are you ready to delve deep into the compelling world of agriculture and uncover the secrets of successful pest management? Then this eBook is perfect for you. Our first chapter will lead you into the fascinating world of Integrated Pest Management, discussing both natural and synthetic methods. As intriguing as it is enlightening, this chapter is designed to multiply your understanding of this modern approach to farming. Have you ever wondered about the challenges and ...

Discover the Timeless Art of Sheep Farming with "Fleece and Fortune"! Are you ready to embark on a comprehensive and illuminating journey through the enchanting world of sheep farming? Delve into "Fleece and Fortune," the definitive guide that shepherds you through the pastoral tapestry of sustainable agriculture and the bucolic joy of wool production. Unfold the secrets of the shepherd's journey, starting with the allure of sheep farming to envisioning your homestead's future. This practical and engaging eBook serves as your compass to understanding the subtle intricacies of sheep behavior...

How Stella Saved the Farm is a simple parable about making innovation happen. Written by the authors of the New York Times best-selling Reverse Innovation: Create Far from Home, Win Everywhere, Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble, the story resonates in organizations of all types - public sector, private sector, and social sector, from mammoth corporations to small organizations employing just a few dozen people.