About the Author:
Dave DeWitt is the author of over 50 books, mostly on chile peppers and fiery foods, but also including novels, food histories, and a travel guide. Dave is an associate professor in the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University, and co-producer of the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show, now in its 26th year. Dave lives in Albuquerque with his wife, Mary Jane Wilan.
Review:
"This useful, entertaining guide gives prospective microfarmers the dirt on realistic essentials for turning a garden into a money–making enterprise...The author advises on such basics as business plans and sales techniques; profiles a range of actual working microfarms, from flowers to killer bees; and relates hilarious stories from his own microfarming."
―PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"No generalities or theory here: this is all applied wisdom―which is why it works so well! Readers who want to turn their few acres into a profitable business venture would do well to turn to Microfarming for Profit as the first approach to turning an idea into reality."
―CALIFORNIA BOOKWATCH
"DeWitt brings a lifetime of experience to this new guide for those interested in taking their hobby garden to a new level...[he] writes with authority and practicality, making this book an excellent resource for the novice microfarmer."
―DESERET NEWS
"...delightful...fun to read...a good starting point, and provides valuable information for farming on a very small scale."
―MICRO FARM LIFE
"This useful, entertaining guide gives prospective microfarmers the dirt on realistic essentials for turning a garden into a money making enterprise The author advises on such basics as business plans and sales techniques; profiles a range of actual working microfarms, from flowers to killer bees; and relates hilarious stories from his own microfarming."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"No generalities or theory here: this is all applied wisdom which is why it works so well! Readers who want to turn their few acres into a profitable business venture would do well to turn to Microfarming for Profit as the first approach to turning an idea into reality."
CALIFORNIA BOOKWATCH
"DeWitt brings a lifetime of experience to this new guide for those interested in taking their hobby garden to a new level [he] writes with authority and practicality, making this book an excellent resource for the novice microfarmer."
DESERET NEWS
" delightful fun to read a good starting point, and provides valuable information for farming on a very small scale."
MICRO FARM LIFE
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