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Soil sisters : a toolkit for women farmers / Lisa Kivirist.

Kivirist, Lisa, (author.).

Summary:

"Females are farming in record numbers. Covering everything from business planning to tool use to integrating family into farm operations, Soil Sisters is a comprehensive blueprint for women who dream of bringing their vision of agricultural entrepreneurship to life. This unique guide blends inspiring stories of successful female farmers with practical information and resources for women launching new farming enterprises."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780865718050
  • ISBN: 0865718059
  • Physical Description: xxviii, 227 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Understanding our roots. Origins and polyculture dreams. Fertile ground ; You as a farmer -- Gleaning knowledge. Farm smarts. Organic trends ; Key ingredients for success -- Plowing ahead. Supplying the bank account and sustaining the soul. Farm business varietals ; Complementary on-farm enterprises ; Business-planning boot camp ; Your body -- Cultivating quality of life. Nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. Sister share ; Crafting balance -- Epilogue : Plate to politics -- lead the change you seek.
Additional Physical Form available Note:
Issued also in electronic format.
Subject: Women in agriculture.
Agriculture.
Farm management.
Women farmers.
Business planning.
Businesswomen.
Entrepreneurship.


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