ohiofarmgirl
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hey DL!
i'll pitch in a couple books that really helped me:
Making Your Small Farm Profitable
- Ron Macher
a great overview that helps you think thru the planning and the 'checklist' of what to think about
Ten Acres Enough - The Classic 1864 Guide to Independent Farming
Edmund Morris
a real classic and just as relevant in your decision making as it was in 1864... great info as well. common sense just doesnt go out of date - this really helped me.
when we got started on this property (basically started with a house and garage 2 yrs ago) we focused on:
Year one: basic housing for critters + basic gardening
Year two: expanded housing (making everyone fit and adding more critters) + growing what works, expanding growing area
Year three will be pasture, growing feed for the critters, and growing for profit not just for us
good luck
i'll pitch in a couple books that really helped me:
Making Your Small Farm Profitable
- Ron Macher
a great overview that helps you think thru the planning and the 'checklist' of what to think about
Ten Acres Enough - The Classic 1864 Guide to Independent Farming
Edmund Morris
a real classic and just as relevant in your decision making as it was in 1864... great info as well. common sense just doesnt go out of date - this really helped me.
when we got started on this property (basically started with a house and garage 2 yrs ago) we focused on:
Year one: basic housing for critters + basic gardening
Year two: expanded housing (making everyone fit and adding more critters) + growing what works, expanding growing area
Year three will be pasture, growing feed for the critters, and growing for profit not just for us
good luck