Browsing by Author "Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture"
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Item Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses.(St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 2003) Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture"We hope this Business Planning Guide will assist today’s alternative and traditional business owners alike with the creation of a holistic business plan rooted firmly in personal, community, economic and environmental values. With a business plan in hand, today’s farmers and rural entrepreneurs will be able to take that first step toward the creation of a successful and sustainable business." (p.5)Item Farmstay Manual(St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 2011) Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture"In this publication, we will: explore the farmstay concept; highlight diverse examples of farmstays and foreststays in Minnesota; outline what one needs to consider before going down this road; and provide some guidance on how to establish and run such an enterprise." (p.5)Item Introduction to Whole Farm Planning: Combining Family, Profit, and Environment.(St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 2011-08) Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture"Whole Farm Planning, also known as Comprehensive Farm Planning, can help you: • Develop a vision for your farm ten, twenty, or fifty years into the future • Improve the profitability and efficiency of your farm operations • Build respect from the community for your work in protecting the environment • Make the farm a safe and healthy place for you and your family." (p.1)Item Urban Gardens and Soil Contaminants: A Gardener's Guide to Healthy Soil.(St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 2010-03) Wieland, Betsy; Leith, Andy; Rosen, Carl; Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture; Gardening Matters