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The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm

The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm

How to Start and Run a Profitable Market Garden That Builds Health in Soil, Crops, and Communities

by Daniel Mays
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/12/2020

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As more farmers recognize the benefits of no-till farming for soil health, water retention, and crop productivity, expert Daniel Mays provides an in-depth how-to manual on getting started with no-till techniques for successful vegetable production on a commercial scale.

No-till - a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil - has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager of an organic no-till farm in Maine, outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of this system.

The methods described are designed for implementation at the human scale, relying primarily on human power, with minimal use of machinery. The book presents streamlined planning and record-keeping tools as well as marketing strategies, and outlines community engagement programs like CSA, food justice initiatives, and on-farm education.

ISBN:
9781635861891
9781635861891
Category:
Specialized gardening methods
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-12-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
Storey Publishing LLC
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
240
Dimensions (mm):
254x203x18mm
Weight:
0.75kg
Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays is the author of The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm and the owner of Frith Farm, a no-till operation in southern Maine that produces food for hundreds of local families from three acres of vegetables and five acres of pasture. With a master's degree in environmental engineering, Mays has studied dozens of small organic farm operations throughout the world and is a frequent speaker at farm events, including the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), Maine Farmland Trust, and the Maine State Agricultural Trade Show. He lives in Scarborough, Maine.

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