Tiny But Mighty Farm

Backyard mini farming is a way for regular people to turn their property into a productive, high-yielding mini farm, growing as much food as possible with as little land and resources as possible. Author Jill Ragan of YouTubes Whispering Willow Farm teaches how to plan and prepare growing spaces, select high-yielding varieties, and use tools like high tunnels and greenhouses to improve production. It also provides advice on soil health, heirlooms, and hybrids, and the many satisfactions of growing food for others.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Backyard mini farming is a growing trend among regular people who live in regular houses, turning all or part of their property into a productive, high-yielding mini farm. Unlike gardening, mini farming takes a very deliberate approach, with the main goal being to grow as much food as possible with as little land and as few resources as possible. Everything is done with planning and purpose, rather than as a hobby. Whether your property is one-tenth of an acre, one full acre, or somewhere in between, there are so many opportunities to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in creative and high-yielding ways.

If concerns about food security and the rising cost of food have you feeling uneasy, or if you just want to play a bigger role in feeding your family and your community, starting a backyard mini farm is the answer. With Jill as your friendly and encouraging guide, you'll learn how to grow food for your family and, if you want, sell part of your harvest for a profit. From discovering what kind of mini farmer you want to be to selecting the best high-yielding varieties and planning out and preparing your growing spaces, it's all covered in these pages.

With Jill's help, you'll learn:

The best tools for running a successful mini farm (hint: a tractor isn't on the list!)

Advice on whether to grow in the ground, in raised beds, or indoors

How soil health impacts the longevity of your backyard farm

Whether heirlooms or hybrids bring bigger yields

Ways to use structures like high tunnels and greenhouses to improve production

The many satisfactions of growing food for others and how much money you can.

Backyard mini farming is a great way to connect with nature, reduce your carbon footprint, and provide fresh, healthy food for your family. It's also a fun and rewarding hobby that can bring you and your family closer together. So why not start your backyard mini farm today and enjoy the many benefits it has to offer?

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 203 x 255 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760376454