{"product_id":"finding-good-farmland-how-to-evaluate-and-acquire-land-for-raising-crops-and-animals-a-storey-basicsr-title-paperback","title":"Finding Good Farmland: How to Evaluate and Acquire Land for Raising Crops and Animals. A Storey BASICS(R) Title - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnn Larkin Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteve Sanford\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying farmland is a major investment, so be sure you make an informed choice. This practical guide covers every factor you should consider before making a purchase, including government regulations, residential concerns from the surrounding area, soil conditions, and savvy financing. Whether you intend to grow abundant crops or graze a robust herd of livestock, \u003cem\u003eFinding Good Farmland\u003c\/em\u003e provides a roadmap to the land that's right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExactly What You Need to Know\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind and purchase rural property for the perfect small-scale organic farm of your dreams. A reliable supply of clean water, good drainage, and the right soil for the farming you want to do are just a few of the things you'll need. Longtime organic farmer Ann Larkin Hansen describes how to conduct your search. She also recommends investigating what's happening in the neighborhood -- now and in the future -- and she offers plenty of practical advice on funding your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnn Larkin Hansen is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Organic Farming Manual\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Electric Fencing Handbook, Finding Good Farmland\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMaking Hay\u003c\/i\u003e; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eA Landowner's Guide to Managing Your Woods \u003c\/i\u003ewith consulting forester Dennis Waterman and master logger Mike Severson; and coauthor with her husband, Steve, of \u003ci\u003eMaintaining Small-Farm Equipment.\u003c\/i\u003e She has been a journalist for more than 30 years, specializing in organic agriculture and sustainable forestry. A homesteader and a small-scale organic farmer, she lives with her family on a farm in northern Wisconsin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.4 x 4.89 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 09, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53463175790899,"sku":"9781612120867","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/finding-good-farmland-how-to-evaluate-and-acquire-land-for-raising-crops-and-animals-a-storey-basicsr-title-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}