The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer: The Ultimate Guide to Producing High-Quality Herbs on a Market Scale
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1603585737 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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of Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University"I highly recommend The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer to all new and experienced growers of Western medicinal herbs. If you are an aspiring herb farmer – this is your book!”--Peg Schafer, author of The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm"The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer rocks with practical insights for growing healing herbs and making a viable living. Publishers Weekly-"The Carpenters, protégés of 'Fairy Godmother of Herbalism' Rosemary Glads
In an easy-to-understand, practical, and comprehensive manner, readers will learn how to focus on quality over quantity, and keep costs down by innovating with existing equipment, rather than expensive technology.Market farmers who have never before considered growing medicinal herbs will learn why it’s more important to produce these herbs domestically.The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer makes a convincing case that producing organic medicinal herbs can be a viable, profitable, farming enterprise. A new approach to growing local medicine, including information on geo-authenticity, wildcrafting, and developing a good business planBoth a business
They have recently co-authored the book, The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer due out in the spring of 2015 published by Chelsea Green.Melanie Carpenter grew up at Sage Mountain under the loving tutelage of herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Jeff and Melanie Carpenter own and operate Zack Woods Herb Farm in Hyde Park, Vermont. To that end, Melanie offers classes on the farm to help people explore and deepen their connection
Taylor said It has made me feel like it is actually possible for someone so small to. I am a "It has made me feel like it is actually possible for someone so small to" according to Taylor. I am a 22 year old with a wild dream of someday having my own medicinal herb farm, and this book is the most helpful tool I have yet to come across. It has made me feel like it is actually possible for someone so small to maybe, someday, be successful, and more importantly help support my community through ethically grown botanicals. I am so beyond thankful this book w. "It has made me feel like it is actually possible for someone so small to" according to Taylor. I am a 22 year old with a wild dream of someday having my own medicinal herb farm, and this book is the most helpful tool I have yet to come across. It has made me feel like it is actually possible for someone so small to maybe, someday, be successful, and more importantly help support my community through ethically grown botanicals. I am so beyond thankful this book w. year old with a wild dream of someday having my own medicinal herb farm, and this book is the most helpful tool I have yet to come across. It has made me feel like it is actually possible for someone so small to maybe, someday, be successful, and more importantly help support my community through ethically grown botanicals. I am so beyond thankful this book w. Excellent Mthomson We have been considering starting an herbal farm and this book had the information that I needed. While this is an introductory book, the information provided is concise and wide ranging, and includes very practical advise and first hand experience. In addition, there are numerous pictures not just of herbs, but of life on the farm. The resource section will prove to b. "Outstanding book, highly recommended for anyone wanting to grow medicinal herbs, especially if for profit." according to Redneck. My goal of buying this book is to get a resource for growing medicinals for myself and family, rather than relying on others for staple medicinal herbs. While I have yet to really READ this book, having it in my hand I have already spent a few hours in it. It will serve my purpose quite well, but it is better at its stated purpose, "Producing High Quality Herbs on a Ma