―TOBY HEMENWAY, author, Gaia's Garden and The Permaculture City. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. And even if you’re not going to become a hardcore urban farmer, it’s useful to understand how the urban and farm worlds can collide in a time in which we need to redesign the way we produce and consume food. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Now readers everywhere have the opportunity to tap into this valuable resource. Sorry. It's also a lure for a growing number of idealists drawn by a vision of reconnecting with the land while becoming part of the solution. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2016, This book is amazing. Very impressive. Curtis Stone. If you are even slightly interested in gardening or becoming more self reliant this book is must! Request a Catalog. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Stone covers everything you need to know to set up your operation, from irrigation to planting schedules to building a greenhouse. $4.70 extra savings coupon applied at checkout. Major benefits include: Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Watch the YouTube videos, buy the book. If I were 18 again and given this book, it would put fire in my belly and set me on a career path that is cutting edge, deeply entrepreneurial and profoundly responsible. Learn About Us. The Urban Farmer is a clear and concise manual covering both the how and the business of growing good food as an enterprise on rented urban or sub-urban plots. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. And the best thing is, Curtis will let you in on how to calculate it. ― Jean Martin Fortier, author of The Market Gardener, "A first-rate, hands-on guide to successful and profitable farming on the very small scale, Curtis Stone's The Urban Farmer should be required reading for anyone who thinks that growing food requires hundreds of acres off in the countryside. Curtis stone leaves no stone untouched and gives clear and concise information about planning, infrastructure & marketing you own commercial operation on leased or borrowed land. "Curtis Stone is at the forefront of a stirring revolution. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. ️Sign Up For My Newsletter: http://theurbanfarmer.co/signup? It is simultaneously deeply visionary and immensely practical, always a heady brew. ― Jack Spirko, TheSurvivalPodcast.com, "If factory farms are not the solution to the biggest issue of our time - how to feed 9 billion people without cooking the planet - what can we do? During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers. I am a Curtis Stone fanboy. Grow more food in the cities where we live. Please try again. His area of expertise is in quick growing, high value annual vegetables for direct consumer market streams. But hold on. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers. View Curtis Stone's business profile as Urban Farmer at The Urban Farmer Paperback + TUF Digital Tools Package. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2016. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers. A 10-week self study course to teach you everything you need to be successful. "I have no hesitation in saying that The Urban Farmer by Curtis Stone is one of the most important, and overdue, books on urban agriculture ever published. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. Microgreens: The Insiders Secrets To Growing Gourmet Greens & Building A Wildly Successful Microgreen Business. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else’s). ️Sign Up For My Newsletter: http://theurbanfarmer.co/signup? THE URBAN FARMER by Curtis Stone is a good, practical, and very detailed look at making a small, urban farm (or a market garden) profitable. Curtis Stone is at the forefront of a stirring revolution. ― JEAN-MARTIN FORTIER, author, The Market Gardener, "I have no hesitation in saying that The Urban Farmer by Curtis Stone is one of the most important, and overdue, books on urban agriculture ever published." The Urban Farmer: Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land. This is a comprehensive real-world manual from someone who's done it, and any market farmer will profit greatly from reading it." They're all in this book, generously shared. It is simultaneously deeply visionary and immensely practical, always a heady brew. Urban Farmer and Instructor in Kelowna Green City Acres is a farm with a vision. And the best part is his willingness to share what is a successful business model. It has reassured my husband that he is on the right path to becoming an urban farmer with a profitable market farm. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. However if you … Got a mancrush going. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. I'm not doing exactly what he is, but I am growing things for sale. ― John Michael Greer, author of Green Wizardry, "Curtis Stone has artfully blended my three favorite things - entrepreneurship, independence and sustainable food production into one amazing book. Posted on July 5, 2016 March 22, 2017 by Davin. the-urban-farmer-growing-food-for-profit-on-leased-and-borrowed-land-by-curtis-allen-stone Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t5gb8gs60 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Pages 13 Ppi 300 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3 With only a small capital investment, and without the need to own land, you can become part of this growing movement. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2018. It allows us to look at urban land in an entirely different way. Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. ― Rob Hopkins, Founder of the Transition movement and author of The Power of Just Doing Stuff . It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Curtis Stone’s brilliant new book ‘The Urban Farmer’, is one of the most important contributions to Transition thinking over the last 10 years, and sets out in great depth and detail what that could look like. It is an attempt to tell the reader how to establish an urban farm. CURTIS STONE is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2019, Very follow on detail orientated when questions arised they were all answered in the following paragraph or page unlike some other books or read of late that weren't as complete , home producer only but I've cemented some lines of production and cutting others to minimise time and increase output to the fridge plate and freezer , follow Curtis on utube and he's more on point on everything it seems than most. This is a complete marketing plan for being an urban farmer. Canadian urban farmer Curtis Stone (no, not the Australian colesworth pin-up chef, this guy represents the opposite of that kind of food system) is a man on a mission, and a good one too. THERE ARE 43 million acres of lawns in North America. ! Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2018. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else’s). Urban farming will change what local food means and I know of no other farmer that is as successful at it as he is. Get a Catalog. The Urban Farmer is simply the best guide out there for anyone wanting to grow vegetables for market. This book is amazing. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. ― Peter Ladner, author of The Urban Food Revolution and a long-time urban food gardener, "The Urban Farmer is simply the best guide out there for anyone wanting to grow vegetables for market." Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else’s). All jokes aside this book is extremely informative. About Curtis Curtis Stone is a farmer, author, speaker and consultant. He advises how to locate customers. Thank you Curtis, If your wavering don't. If you're going to invest in your future as city food grower, start with a copy of The Urban Farmer." He offers a new way to think about farming. ― Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia's Garden and The Permaculture City. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. ― ROB HOPKINS, Founder of the Transition movement and author, The Power of Just Doing Stuff. Being an Urban Farmer isn't just about the money Earning a great living from farming is great, but it’s just one of the many benefits. “It doesn’t have to be much. Today, Green City Acres encompasses a mere ⅓ acre, and this year they’re on track to clear $110,000 in sales (take a virtual tour of the farm here). In an eight month growing season, the farm generates over $75,000 per year on only one third of an acre. ... “Curtis Stone workshop rocks! In 2012, we grew over 50,000 lbs of food on less than an acre of land, using 100% natural, organic methods and … This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. How to acquire the needed resources: urban land, primarily lawns and some equipment. He has also done so in a way that lowers the entry point for anyone who is truly motivated to no longer have any excuse for not getting started. One where quality of life and profitability coexist. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. And the best part is his willingness to share what is a successful business model. If you're interested in learning to profitably start a farm on a shoestring budget, Curtis Stone is the go to guy." And he knows because he’s done it. Curtis Stone shares his hard-won knowledge on setting up and succeeding at small-plot intensive (SPIN) farming in lively, easy-to-grasp prose, in all the detail you'll need to get started. The Urban Farmer is simultaneously deeply visionary and immensely practical, always a heady brew. His book, The Urban Farmer demonstrates organic intensive techniques with a focus on business and systems to streamline labour and production. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers. It allows us to look at urban land in an entirely different way. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. Please try your request again later. His farm is based out of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada and was established in 2010. You are not eligible for this coupon. Unable to add item to List. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Anyone who's tried it as a business knows there's more to urban agriculture than romance. ― David Tracey, author of Guerrilla Gardening and Urban Agriculture, "This book is a treasure for anyone really serious about making a decent living off an urban farm. Ships annually. Urban farming will change what local food means and I know of no other farmer that is as successful at it as he is. I like Curtis and have spent a few hours watching his youtube video's. He advises what crops to grow. It deserves to be a best seller." There are 40 million acres of lawns in North America. Curtis not only tells us what works, he reveals, based on his own experience, what didn't work for him, and that alone is worth the price of the book. Each week Curtis posts videos about small farming or anything related to sustainable agriculture including entrepreneurialism, homesteading, and living off-grid. The farm has been recognized internationally, as flag ship example of how profitable and productive urban agriculture can be. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. All of his produce is sustainable and organic. A 10 week self-study course to make your farm profitable in the shortest path possible. If you want to grow a profitable urban garden, Stone advises you to start small. "Curtis Stone wants to teach you how he earns $75,000 on 1/3 of an acre as an urban farmer." All the little tweaks and tips I would need to learn the hard way are mentioned here, from obvious to rather hidden experiences. I bought this book for my husbands mid life crisis. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers. This is done by specializing in a select group of high value, quick growing crops that allow for multiple plantings in the same beds as well as calculated intercropping strategies. Curtis Stone - Author of The Urban Farmer book & YouTube channel This is a private members site for fans of Curtis Stone. Curtis’ farm, Green City Acres is located in Kelowna, BC, Canada and was established in 2010. Curtis Stone’s brilliant new book ‘The Urban Farmer’, is one of the most important contributions to Transition thinking over the last 10 years, and sets out in great depth and detail what that could look like. A touring-musician-turned-urban-farmer, Stone established the Green City Acres farm in Kelowna, British Columbia, in 2010. How to maximize small spaces because it's not alway the size that matters I to plan on reading it as soon as I can pry it from my hubbys fingers. Great buy. His book, The Urban Farmer demonstrates organic intensive techniques with a focus on business and systems to … The Urban Farmer: Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land - Kindle edition by Stone, Curtis. “Start with a small piece of land,” he explains. The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming, The New Organic Grower, 3rd Edition: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener, 30th Anniversary Edition, Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less; Includes Detailed Farm Layouts for Productivity and Efficiency, Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre, Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition, The Winter Harvest Handbook: Year Round Vegetable Production Using Deep-Organic Techniques and Unheated Greenhouses. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + $10.70 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Romania. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Save an extra $4.70 when you apply this coupon. 05 Jul. The Urban Farmer will help you learn the crops, techniques, and business strategies you need to make a good living growing food intensively right in your own backyard. Something went wrong. Brief Summary of Book: The Urban Farmer: Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land by Curtis Allen Stone. But the value that Urban Farmer brings to conversation lies in Stone’s upfront discussion of both community relations and financial viability. The Urban Farmer Online Courses Microgreens with Curtis Stone A 5-Week Self-Study Course teaching you everything you need to know to grow and sell $500 worth of microgreens per week to your local farmer’s markets, restaurants, and grocery stores. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production, and making a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Highly recommended." Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017. His area of expertise is in quick growing, high value annual vegetables for direct consumer market streams. Read writing from Curtis Stone on Medium. As the table of contents below indicates, he covers just about every aspect of the question. I consider it required reading for anyone with a goal to start a business, not matter what niche they end up in." He offers a new way to think about farming. His book, The Urban Farmer demonstrates organic intensive techniques with a focus on business and systems to streamline labour and production. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm based in Kelowna, BC. Curtis Stone is a farmer, author, speaker and consultant. But let's be clear there's a lot of hype around this topic and unlike on his videos in this book he's quite honest about the real hours and the real net income he's making. Simply get the book its that good, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2018. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost - but they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Urban Farmer: Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land written by Curtis Allen Stone which was published in 2015-11-10. Farming less than half an acre on a collection of urban plots, Green City Acres grows vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants and retail outlets. He gives you the principles of how to work it in the area where you want to farm and sell. Curtis Stone is an outstanding, high-energy, and enthusiastic proponent of urban farming. I have taken up the micro-farm mantel thanks to him. If You’re Not part of the Solution, You’re Part of the Problem. When he explains the numbers, you can sense that he has a very solid planning: amount of crops, size of land and even down to using different types of crops are all backed up with figures. Please try again. My name is Curtis Stone and I am here to teach you how to become a successful Urban Farmer with my step-by-step Profitable Urban Farming course. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Sign up now to get instant access to the 3-part video series for free and learn if the course is a fit for you. Some men but fancy cars but mine buys a farm. theurbanfarmer.co @FarmerCStone. The Urban Farmer – Curtis Stone (Buy from Amazon; Buy from The Book Depository) Strategies and techniques for making a living with intensive food production in small spaces. This is not just a well-written business text, illustrating the myriad technical, entrepreneurial, marketing, accounting, farming and people skills Curtis developed to work smarter, not harder. Farmer, author, entrepreneur. Curtis Stone © 2020 | All Rights Reserved | Site by. The Urban Farmer by Curtis Stone is an inspirational yet supremely practical guide to setting up and running a market gardening business that provides sustainable, organic foods, locally to urban areas. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, The New Organic Grower, 3rd Edition: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and…, Low capital investment and overhead costs, Reduced need for expensive infrastructure, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. There are 40 million acres of lawns in North America. What can I say? Sign up to receive our free garden seed catalog and see whats new for your home garden. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Urban farming is by no means a new concept and the intensive growing methods that Stone presents in Urban Farmer have already been well-documented by farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier. [The Urban Farm Handbook] is a vast, thorough, interesting tool for those into food production and homesteading. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016. You too can get your asterisk free from your "job" and make a life. Curtis stone is a self-starting entrepreneur who makes a highly desirable living off of producing food from small, urban plots of land.