City Farmer

City Farmer
Title City Farmer PDF eBook
Author Lorraine Johnson
Publisher Greystone Books Ltd
Pages 256
Release 2011
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1553655192

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"City Farmer celebrates the new ways that urban dwellers are getting closer to their food. Not only are backyard vegetable plots popping up in places long reserved for lawns, but some renegades are even planting their front yards with food. People in apartments are filling their balconies with pots of tomatoes, beans, and basil, while others are gazing skyward and "greening" their rooftops with food plants. Still others are colonizing public spaces, staking out territory in parks for community gardens and orchards, or convincing school boards to turn asphalt school grounds into "growing" grounds. Woven through the book are the stories of guerrilla urban farmers in various cities of North America who are tapping city trees for syrup, gleaning fruit from parks, foraging for greens in abandoned lots, planting heritage vegetables on the boulevard, and otherwise placing food production at the centre of the urban community. Additional stories describe the history of urban food production in North America, revealing the roots of our current hunger for more connection with our food, and the visionaries who have directed that hunger into action. Throughout the book, sidebars offer practical tips for how to compost, how to convert a lawn into a vegetable bed, and what edible plants are easy to grow with children, among other topics."--

New York City Farmer & Feast

New York City Farmer & Feast
Title New York City Farmer & Feast PDF eBook
Author Emily Brooks
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Pages 259
Release 2012-06-05
Genre Cooking
ISBN 0762789328

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Following in the footsteps of Connecticut Farmer & Feast, this second book in the series is a cordial invitation to meet fifty passionate farmers and producers who generate food from the bustling urban landscapes of New York City. NYC Farmer & Feast is a welcoming expose into the lives of NYC food producers and the delicacies they produce within the hidden enclaves of this extensive metropolis. Sumptuous full-color photos and elegantly written profiles throughout showcase lives rich in both food and history from all 5 New York City boroughs and Orange, Putnam, Westchester, and Putnam Counties directly to the north. This book brings locally produced food directly home to your kitchen with individually created recipes featuring each producer’s specialty food. NYC Farmer & Feast reconnects urban agglomerates, whether they reside within the hallowed network of the NYC mass transit system, to the bounty of locally produced food, and serves as a memento and travel guide of urban agritourism for visitors as well. Above all, it is a guide, a reference, and an edible manifesto for anyone who wants to put a face to their food and partake in the urban farming revolution.

The Urban Farmer

The Urban Farmer
Title The Urban Farmer PDF eBook
Author Curtis Allen Stone
Publisher New Society Publishers
Pages 306
Release 2015-12-14
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1771421916

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There are twenty million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include: Low capital investment and overhead costs Reduced need for expensive infrastructure Easy access to markets Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers.

Hand-Book and Directory of Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Mateo Counties

Hand-Book and Directory of Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Mateo Counties
Title Hand-Book and Directory of Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Mateo Counties PDF eBook
Author Anonymous
Publisher BoD – Books on Demand
Pages 453
Release 2023-10-22
Genre Fiction
ISBN 3382824256

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Hand-Book and Directory of Napa, Lake, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties

Hand-Book and Directory of Napa, Lake, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties
Title Hand-Book and Directory of Napa, Lake, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties PDF eBook
Author Anonymous
Publisher BoD – Books on Demand
Pages 362
Release 2023-07-21
Genre Fiction
ISBN 3382509164

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Gazetteer and Business Directory of Tompkins County, N.Y., for 1868

Gazetteer and Business Directory of Tompkins County, N.Y., for 1868
Title Gazetteer and Business Directory of Tompkins County, N.Y., for 1868 PDF eBook
Author Hamilton Child
Publisher
Pages 252
Release 1868
Genre Tompkins County (N.Y.)
ISBN

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Gazetteer and Business Directory of Chemung and Schuyler Counties, N.Y., for 1868-9

Gazetteer and Business Directory of Chemung and Schuyler Counties, N.Y., for 1868-9
Title Gazetteer and Business Directory of Chemung and Schuyler Counties, N.Y., for 1868-9 PDF eBook
Author Hamilton Child
Publisher BoD – Books on Demand
Pages 278
Release 2022-05-07
Genre Fiction
ISBN 3375013418

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.