No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm: How to Start and Run a Profitable Market Garden and Build Health in Soil, Crops and Communities: How to Start and Run a Profitable Market Garden and Build Health in Soil, Crops, and Communities

"Author Daniel Mays outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of the no-till farming method"--
A leading expert on no-till vegetable farming presents this comprehensive guide for aspiring and beginning farmers in which he outlines the environmental, social and economic benefits of this system. Original. 12,000 first printing. Illustrations.
No-till &; a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil &; has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager of an organic no-till farm in Maine, outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of this system. The methods described are designed for implementation at the human scale, relying primarily on human power, with minimal use of machinery. The book presents streamlined planning and record-keeping tools as well as marketing strategies, and outlines community engagement programs like CSA, food justice initiatives, and on-farm education.
As more farmers recognize the benefits of no-till farming for soil health, water retention, and crop productivity, expert Daniel Mays provides an in-depth how-to manual on getting started with no-till techniques for successful vegetable production on a commercial scale.