Markham, Brett L. <br/><br/>
Mini farming :  self-sufficiency on a 1/4 acre / 
Brett L. Markham. 
 - New York :  Skyhorse Pub.,  c2010. 
 - 227 p. :  ill. (some col.) ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Overview of intensive agriculture -- How mini-farming works for you -- Raised beds -- Soil composition and maintenance -- Compost -- Plant nutrients in-depth -- Time and yield -- Watering and irrigation -- Crop proportions and sizing -- Pest and disease control -- Seed starting -- Selecting and saving seed -- Season extension -- Fruit trees and vines -- Raising chickens for eggs -- Raising chickens for meat -- The Markham farm chicken plucker -- Public domain thresher designs -- Preserving the harvest -- Selling your produce -- Putting it all together. 
<br/><br/> A guide to small-area farming that provides information and tips on raised beds, soil composition, plant nutrients, crop proportions, seeds, raising chickens, preserving the harvest, and other related topics. 
<br/><br/> Adult  Follett Library Resources 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781602399846 (pbk.) 1602399840 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2009041561 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Agriculture--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Farms, Small--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Self-reliant living--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Agriculture--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Alternative lifestyles--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>S501.2  / .M37 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>635/.048 
<br/><br/><label>National Agricultural Library Call No.: </label>S501.2  / .M37 2010