Gardening Articles: Edibles :: Fruit & Nut Trees Want to Be a
New Farmer? Start Here by Charlie Nardozzi Small farming is on
the rise. The USDA estimates there are more than 300,000 new
farms in the U.S since 2002, with many being run by younger
people. All those new farmers are looking for information on how
to get started. Unlike academic or professional manuals, heres a
new, on-line resource book written by first time farmers on ways
to be successful in farming. The Greenhorns Guide to Beginning
Farmers is written by a small, grass-roots, non-profit
organization in Hudson, NY. Instead of a how-to guide for
growing crop or raising animals, this book has sources of
information and contact organizations that will help a beginning
farmer get the knowledge they need to be successful. It includes
information and resources on apprenticeships and internships,
grants, loans, and innovative programs for obtaining land, pest
management strategies, tools, and machinery. It includes
sections on urban agriculture and ev