2Mini farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre--and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require. Now expanding exponentially on his bestselling Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre, Brett Markham gives you tips, tricks, and planning advice on how to make the most of your mini farm. New topics include:

• Soil and Fertility Tools and Techniques
• Planting Guides and Seeders
• Easy Trellising
• Weed Control Techniques
• Greater Food Self-Sufficiency
• Making Your Own Country Wines
• Making Your Own Vinegars
• Making Cheese at Home
• Cooking for Self-Sufficiency

Keep your costs down and production high with this complete guide to maximizing your mini farm--whether it's a rooftop urban garden, a suburban backyard, or a more substantial plot of land. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with tables, diagrams, and 200 color illustrations and author photographs.