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Farming Alternatives: A Guide to Evaluating the Feasibility of New Farm-Based Enterprises

Nancy Schuck, Wayne Knoblauch, Judy Green and, Mary Saylor (1988)

Summary

This book assists rural and farm residents who are considering alternative enterprises. The case study and workbook format helps in evaluating personal and family considerations, resources, market potential, production feasibility, profitability, cash flow, and all factors combined. The guidebook also offers research sources for enterprise ideas. Each chapter includes exercises, self-tests, checklists, and worksheets that allow the reader to analyze an enterprise idea.