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Discover the art of sustainable small-scale farming with Microfarms.
This guide delves into low-tech and highly effective organic farming techniques. Packed with vivid illustrations, it unveils Jean-Martin Fortier’s proven methods through engaging case studies, offering a blueprint for success in ecological farming.
This book includes eight detailed case studies showcasing a diverse range of market gardeners who have started successful farms using Jean-Martin’s biointensive techniques.
Key features of the book include:
- A distillation of Jean-Martin’s methods, rooted in agroecology, permaculture, and humanscale business principles
- An exploration of the four essential pillars: proper crop planning, low-tech/low-investment farm tools, organic fertility management, and sound business practices
- Strategies for enhancing farm profitability through direct marketing channels including farm stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes, and farmers markets
- Proven techniques to boost crop yields while preserving biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of those working on the farm
- Engaging stories of successful new market gardeners, detailing their varied journeys, from initial setup and land procurement to crop planning, team coordination, and sales and revenue.
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Vendu à plus de 200 000 exemplaires et traduit en 7 langues, le livre Le jardinier-maraîcher a été un point tournant dans le parcours de milliers d’agriculteurs et agricultrices.
“Wonderful book and learn lots! Read this book each year before winter is up and I learn something new each time!”
Crystal Dallon
“Awesome book for any gardener! Definitely will change the way my family gardens after listening to this book. Very helpful to have the printed version as well. I will be going back to this book for years to come!”
— Felicia Bonynge
“I have listened to this book at least a half dozen times and
I am sure I will listen at least that many more times.”
— Patrick
“This is a great resource for starting up a market farm.
I highly recommend it because it gives a nice breakdown of the process.”
— Paschich
“This book has gotten me extremely excited about my garden and indeed about my life. Thank you so much!”
— Jesse Malan
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Meet JM Fortier
With over 20 years of experience, Jean-Martin (JM) Fortier has dedicated his career to developing, testing, and perfecting biointensive growing techniques on microfarms such as Les Jardins de la Grelinette, the Ferme des Quatre Temps, and the Old Mill. As the author of the best-selling book “The Market Gardener”, which has sold over 200,000 copies, JM has become a renowned expert in small-scale, bio-intensive vegetable production.
JM’s mission is to promote the critical importance of human-scale regenerative agriculture in creating sustainable and resilient food systems. He achieves this goal by sharing his knowledge and expertise with thousands of farmers through the Market Gardener Institute. JM’s multifaceted roles range from CEO to technical specialist, mentor, and positive leader. Oh, and we affectionately call him JM.
Meet Aurélie Sécheret
Aurélie Sécheret is a journalist specializing in ecological transition and an urban farmer committed to the fight against food insecurity. She develops local farming projects with the Veni Verdi association, working with residents to create shared and market gardens, chicken coops, edible hedges and orchards in working-class neighborhoods.
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