Mini farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family’s food on just a quarter acre—and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require. Now expanding exponentially on his bestselling Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre, Brett Markham gives you tips, tricks, and planning advice on how to make the most of your mini farm. New topics include: 

Soil and Fertility Tools and Techniques
Planting Guides and Seeders
Easy Trellising 
Weed Control Techniques
Greater Food Self-Sufficiency
Making Your Own Country Wines
Making Your Own Vinegars 
Making Cheese at Home
Cooking for Self-Sufficiency 


Keep your costs down and production high with this complete guide to maximizing your mini farm—whether it’s a rooftop urban garden, a suburban backyard, or a more substantial plot of land. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with tables, diagrams, and 200 color illustrations and author photographs.