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Finding Good Farmland
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Finding Good Farmland
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ann Larkin Hansen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:128 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 179,Width 127 |
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| Category/Genre | Property and real estate
Sustainability
Agriculture and farming
Organic farming |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781612120867
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| Classifications | Dewey:333.76 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Storey Publishing LLC
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| Imprint |
Storey Publishing LLC
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| Publication Date |
26 March 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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. Ann Larkin Hansen shows you how to identify and refine your specific land needs using checklists and questionnaires. 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.
Author Biography
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.
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