Farm the City: A Toolkit for Setting Up a Successful Urban Farm Contributor(s): Ableman, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 086571939X ISBN-13: 9780865719392 Publisher: New Society Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
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BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Industries - Agribusiness - Business & Economics | New Business Enterprises - Business & Economics | Development - Business Development |
Dewey: 630.917 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.45 lbs) 128 pages |
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Publisher Description: A tool shed of tips and ideas for setting up a successful urban farm In Farm the City, Michael Ableman, the Spartacus of Sustainable Food Activism, offers a guide to setting up and running a successful urban farm, derived from the success of Sole Food Street Farms, one of the largest urban agriculture enterprises in North America. Sole Food Street Farms spans four acres of land in Vancouver, produces 25 tons of food annually, provides meaningful work for dozens of disadvantaged people, and has improved the surrounding community in countless ways. Coverage includes:
Farm the City is an invaluable tool kit for entrepreneurs and activists looking to create economic and social value through urban agriculture. Urban farming has the power to change diets, economies, and lives. Yet starting an urban farm can seem daunting with skills and knowledge that extend beyond growing to include marketing, sales, employees, community relations, and navigating local regulations. With this comprehensive guide, you'll be running a successful urban farm in no time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Abelman, Michael: - Michael Ableman, a commercial organic farmer for the past 45 years, is co-founder and director of Sole Food Street Farms. He founded the nonprofit Center for Urban Agriculture and has created urban farms in California and Vancouver, BC. He farms with his family at the historic 120-acre Foxglove Farm on Salt Spring Island, BC. |