A collaborative effort among University of California experts throughout the state, including Ventura County UCCE Farm Advisor Ben Faber, the 2^nd edition of the Small Farm Handbook is an amazing resource for small farmers.

Written in an easy to follow, compact format this book packs a whole lot of information, tips and resources onto its pages. No other publication covers topics, issues, and facets of California's small-scale agriculture with this depth or level of expertise. 
This book features the following chapters:

• The Vitality and Viability of Small Farms
• California’s Small Farms: An Overview
• Requirements for Successful Farming
• The Basics
• Enterprise Selection
• Farm and Financial Management
• Marketing and Product Sales
• Labor Management
• Growing Crops
• Postharvest Handling and Safety of Perishable Crops
• Raising Animals

This resource is available for viewing in our office. You may purchase and learn more about the book by clicking here. Orders may also be placed by calling 1-800-994-8849.

To receive a 10% discount when ordering online, use promo code PRVEN56 at checkout. In addition to your discount, a portion of your purchase will help support Ventura County Cooperative Extension research and education outreach.

California is home to approximately 60,000 small farms, or about 80% percent of farms within our state.