What Do Farmers Do All Day

Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This book explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail and describes the special skills and equipment that a farmer needs in order to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. Other aspects of working with animals and crops are explored, such as selling livestock and vegetables to people or businesses. Engaging visuals and interesting facts make this a great read for developing readers.

Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This book explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail and describes the special skills and equipment that a farmer needs in order to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. Other aspects of working with animals and crops are explored, such as selling livestock and vegetables to people or businesses. Engaging visuals and interesting facts make this a great read for developing readers.

"The idea for this book came from a Twitter discussion I was a part of about the image that is portrayed about how the average farmer looks... My aim with this book is to show people exactly who farmers are and what we really look like! From veggie growers to wool producers, cattle graziers to oyster farmers there are so many different people and industries that can fall under the banner 'farmer'. As a photographer, I've always wanted to put together a beautiful coffee table book of my photographs and combining that with telling people's stories..." -- from publisher's website.

"Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This text explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail, and describes the special skills and equipment that a farmer needs in order to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. Other aspects of working with animals and crops are also explored, such as selling livestock and vegetables to people or businesses. Engaging visuals and interesting facts make this a great read for even reluctant readers"--

The blaring siren and zooming emergency truck gives us a glimpse into a firefighter's life, but what do they do all day? This book explores what it is really like to fight fires. Aspects of the job such as equipment management, first aid, and training are covered so that readers get a comprehensive look at this dangerous and heroic job. Eye-catching graphics and defined vocabulary words will engage every reader about the lives of these important community members.

Kids might not know it, but there is much more to the job of a bus driver than just picking people up and dropping them off. From inspections to learning routes, this book explores the duties of a bus driver in an interesting and fun way. Colorful pictures and easy-to-read text encourages developing readers to learn about this important job that helps many members of a community.

Farming in the ruins of the twentieth century -- A short, unhappy history of business advice for farmers -- Subsistence first! -- Land for the tiller -- Soil, civilization, and resilient farmers through the centuries -- Resourceful farmers -- Woodlands and wastes -- It takes a village: leisure, community, and resilience -- Getting a living, forging a livelihood -- Farmer, citizen, survivor: politics and resilience

Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.