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Unlock the Secrets of Sustainable Fish Farming!Are you tired of the uncertainty surrounding your seafood? Worried about overfishing and the impact on our oceans? Dive into the world of Fish Farming (Aquaculture) and discover how you can be part of the solution!In this comprehensive guide, we address common concerns and misconceptions about fish farming while highlighting the benefits of this revolutionary approach to food production.About This BookSustainable...
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"History of Agriculture: A Journey from Subsistence to Global Industry" invites readers on an illuminating expedition through the annals of human cultivation, tracing the remarkable evolution of agriculture from its humble origins to its current status as a sprawling global industry. Delve into the past and discover the ingenious methods our ancestors devised to tame the land and harness its resources for sustenance. This captivating narrative paints...
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Hobby farming is alive and thriving in semi-rural, suburban, and rural areas across the country, and female farmers have been cited as the fastest growing sector within the farming community in recent years. With more than 1 million women in the United States and Canada describing farming as their primary source of income, and many more for whom hobby farming is just that-a hobby-the time is right for a publication dedicated to hobby farming from...
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Unearth the Secrets of Soil Erosion Control! Are you tired of watching your precious soil wash away with every rain? Do you dream of lush, thriving landscapes but struggle with the constant battle against erosion? Look no further – "Soil Erosion Control: Implementing Strategies to Prevent Soil Loss" is your comprehensive guide to preserving the very foundation of your land. In this groundbreaking book, we delve into the heart of soil erosion, addressing...
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In a world grappling with the challenges of climate change, soil degradation, and food security, the imperative to embrace sustainable agricultural practices has never been more urgent. 'Sustainable Agriculture: Balancing Environmental and Economic Concerns' is your comprehensive guide to understanding, embracing, and promoting a vital shift in the way we grow our food.This insightful eBook delves deep into the core principles of sustainable agriculture,...
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Revolutionize Your Farming with Smart Technology! Are you tired of traditional farming methods that yield unpredictable results? Are you looking for a game-changing approach to agriculture that maximizes efficiency and output? Look no further! "Smart Farming: Integrating Technology in Agricultural Science" is your guide to transforming the way you farm and reaping the benefits of cutting-edge technology. In this groundbreaking book, we address the...
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This early work by G. Henderson is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the experiences of a farmer and his thoughts on the best methods of agricultural production. He includes chapters on poultry, cattle, corn and much more. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for those with an interest in the farming industry and its historical technologies and developments.
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Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey that unveils the evolution of agriculture, from humble farming practices to the dynamic world of modern agribusiness? "Introduction to Agriculture: From Farming to Modern Agribusiness" is your essential guide to understanding the profound changes that have shaped the field of agriculture over the years. Whether you're an aspiring agripreneur, a curious learner, or a seasoned professional, this book...
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"You'llnever think of bees, their keepers, or the fruits (and nuts) of their laborsthe same way again." -Trevor Corson, author of The Secret Life of Lobsters
Award-winning journalist Hannah Nordhaus tells the remarkable story of John Miller, one of America's foremost migratory beekeepers, and the myriad and mysterious epidemics threatening American honeybee populations. In luminous, razor-sharp prose, Nordhaus explores the vital role that honeybees...
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How farmers use less water and make better profits
If you're looking for ways to save water, maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and make the most of what you already have, this book has covered you. Featuring proven hydroponic practices that'll show how your farm could run better while conserving water and producing healthier animals. Thinking Outside The Soil is a guidepost for any farmer looking to save money and increase their production yield...
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The seemingly endless expansion of the chocolate shelves at your local food store is only the visible side of the deep metamorphosis happening to the aging chocolate industry.
Approximately five million tropical farmers, mostly in West Africa, produce over four and half million tons of cacao beans that are, converted into an eighty-three-Billion-dollar industry run by two dozen multinational companies. Since the 1980's' the "shareholder's value" and...
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Readers will learn all about farm sprayers, including how farmers use them and how this farming technology might change and evolve in the future. This book is published in collaboration with New Holland Agriculture.
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Q: What do you get if you cross a cow with a grass cutter?
A: A lawn mooer!
This egg-celent collection of 140 farmyard jokes will tickle your funny bone with its incredible puns, one-liners and more! Illustrated with hilarious cartoons, Fun on the Farm Joke Book will provide young readers with hours of entertainment.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes,...
74) Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture
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"With all the bitterness and drama of the race between Ford, Dodge, and General Motors, Tractor Wars is the untold story of industry stalwarts and disruptors, inventors, and administrators racing to invent modern agriculture-a power farming revolution that would usher in a whole new world"--
From 1908 to 1929, against the backdrop of a world war and economic depression, John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester were engaged in a race to introduce...
76) Raised Bed Gardening: The Backyard Gardening Guide to an Organic Vegetable Garden and the Best Wa
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If you would like to have a bountiful harvest while making the most of your space, do read on... If you have some free space available in your backyard, in a nearby field, or on your rooftop, and want to be more self-sufficient while employing sustainable practices, raised bed gardening is your best friend.
Raised bed gardening allows you to maximize your harvests in tight spaces. You can even use biodegradable waste for compost and mulch, which...
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"Bee-Keeping for Profit" offers the reader simple tips and guidance on how to set up and manage a beehive for profit. From apiary construction and swarming to marketing honey and beyond, this volume contains everything a modern bee-keeper needs to know about his occupation.
78) Backyard Beekeeping: What You Need to Know About Raising Bees and Creating a Profitable Honey Busine
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Are you looking for a handbook to guide you through how to best raise bees in your backyard and even turn beekeeping into a profitable business? Then keep reading... Do you know why some honey tastes better than others even if they're harvested in the same area? If you think that successful beekeepers own some secret techniques, you are right. But if somebody else could do it and uncover the way to successful beekeeping, you can do it too. Have you...
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Voisin's classic is still in great demand, nearly three-quarters of a century after it was first written and published.
The main point of it, that grass is more productive when shorn and given time to re-grow, is the core base of all the current popular works on rotational and "mob" grazing.
A regular re-study of Voison's work brings new understanding and simplicity to anyone's grazing operation.
The underlying basic to this work is that through...
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Christine Heinrichs, author of the critically acclaimed How to Raise Chickens, teaches you how to care for every type of feathered friend. Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Poultry, fowl expert Christine Heinrichs offers her seasoned...
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