Farm the city : a toolkit for setting up a successful urban farm / Michael Ableman.
"Farm the City is an introduction to the principles, methods, and realities of starting an urban farm derived from the success of Sole Food Street Farms, one of the largest urban agricultural enterprises in North America. Covers navigating regulations and finding land, to crop planning, fundraising, marketing, and more."-- Provided by publisher.
"An essential primer from one of North America's largest urban farms. 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. 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: Selecting land and choosing the right crops Growing food in city farms, including plans for planting and harvesting Fundraising and marketing strategies, philosophies, and vital information for selling fresh products Navigating local government and regulations Engaging the community and building meaningful livelihoods. Farm the City is an invaluable tool kit for entrepreneurs and activists looking to create economic and social value through urban agriculture" -- back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780865719392
- Physical Description: xv, 109 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2020].
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Planning -- Growing -- Marketing -- People and principles. |
Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic formats. |
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Subject: | Sole Food Street Farms. Urban agriculture > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Sustainable agriculture > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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- 6 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Terrace Public Library | 630.9173 ABL (Text) | 35151001104165 | Adult Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |