Finding Good Farmland: How to Evaluate and Acquire Land for Raising Crops and Animals. a Storey Basics(r) Title Contributor(s): Hansen, Ann Larkin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1612120865 ISBN-13: 9781612120867 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Organic - Business & Economics | Real Estate - Mortgages |
Dewey: 333.76 |
LCCN: 2012045888 |
Series: Storey Basics |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.89" W x 7.4" (0.29 lbs) 128 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Buying farmland is a major investment, so be sure you make an informed choice. This practical guide covers every factor you should consider before making a purchase, including government regulations, residential concerns from the surrounding area, soil conditions, and savvy financing. Whether you intend to grow abundant crops or graze a robust herd of livestock, Finding Good Farmland provides a roadmap to the land that's right for you. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hansen, Ann Larkin: - Ann Larkin Hansen is the author of The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, The Organic Farming Manual, The Electric Fencing Handbook, Finding Good Farmland, and Making Hay; coauthor of A Landowner's Guide to Managing Your Woods with consulting forester Dennis Waterman and master logger Mike Severson; and coauthor with her husband, Steve, of Maintaining Small-Farm Equipment. She has been a journalist for more than 30 years, specializing in organic agriculture and sustainable forestry. A homesteader and a small-scale organic farmer, she lives with her family on a farm in northern Wisconsin. |