Taps into the burgeoning "buy local" movement Author is an experienced microfarmer and is well-respected in the food community, having written several books on food and food history With its focus on selecting, producing, and marketing the most profitable crops, Microfarming differentiates itself from other gardening books as an entrepreneur’s business guide Offers down-to-earth advice about what will and will not work for particular regions, people, and lifestyles when it comes to starting a microfarm: this is not a one-size-fits-all approach Written in a conversational, accessible style Entertaining as well as informative, introducing readers to several real-life successful microfarmers and offering personal anecdotes