Principles and Practices of a Small-Scale Farm

Outline 

1. No Silver Bullet Approach 
2. Emphasis on Diversity 
3. Valuing Cultivars and Collections of Selected Species
4. Strong Dependence on Perennials in Farming 
5. Good Mix of Annual Cropping 
6. Systems Approach to Agriculture for Small Scale 
7. Emphasis on Extending the Growing Season 
8. On-site Production of Fuelwood and Forage
9. Sound Agriculture Practices 
10. Incorperating Animals in teh Farming System 
11. Promoting Resources, Options, Crops for Every Climate and Season
12. Beauty 
13. Multi-storied Agriculture