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Farm the City : A Toolkit for Setting Up a Successful Urban Farm by Michael Ableman is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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“A useful manual for anyone interested in turning the concrete jungle green . . . a must-have for any urban dweller serious about farming.” — Publishers Weekly 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 twenty-five 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. Urban farming has the power to change diets, economies, an

Author

Michael Ableman

Publisher

New Society Publishers, Limited

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9780865719392

Subjects

Agriculture, Business