The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier

The Market Gardener

A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small-scale Organic Farming

Jean-Martin Fortier

New Society Publishers · Print & ebook · March 1, 2014

Transform 1.5 acres into a 6 figure annual income through proven small-scale organic farming methods.

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Who it’s for
Explore how intensive, low-tech organic methods can make a small market garden work harder.
Themes
Small-scale organic farming, Farm profitability, Intensive sustainable methods
Genres
Homesteading & Hobby Farming, Growing Vegetables, Small Business

About this book

Transform 1.5 acres into a 6 figure annual income through proven small-scale organic farming methods. Jean-Martin Fortier demonstrates how he and his wife built a thriving market garden operation feeding 200+ families while maintaining work-life balance using low-tech, high-yield techniques that work in any climate.

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Why This System Works Where Others Fail: Unlike industrial farming that requires massive acreage and equipment, this micro-farming approach maximizes profits per square foot through intensive, sustainable methods. Based on 10+ years of real-world success, these techniques have been replicated by thousands of growers worldwide. What You'll Master: - Profitable crop selection - which vegetables generate $15-20 per square foot annually - Efficient farm layout - design systems that minimize work while maximizing yields - Tool and equipment choices - cost-effective alternatives to expensive machinery - Four-season production - extend harvests for year-round income streams - Direct marketing strategies - command premium prices through CSA and farmers markets - Financial planning templates - track profits, plan cash flow, and scale systematically Proven Results from Real Farmers: Over 200,000 copies sold worldwide have helped farmers like you transition from hobby gardening to profitable small-scale agriculture. Jean-Martin's students report achieving financial independence on 2-5 acres using these exact methods. Start building your profitable market garden operation today. This isn't theory - it's a complete playbook from someone who's actually making a living from small-scale farming.

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Explore how intensive, low-tech organic methods can make a small market garden work harder.

Come here for

  • Crop choices, layouts, and tools for small-scale organic farming
  • The business side: sales, seasonal production, and financial planning

Expect

  • A practical focus on yields, efficiency, and sustainable methods
  • A market-garden approach designed to balance income and work-life demands

Where it sits

Homesteading & Hobby Farming40%
Growing Vegetables32%
Small Business29%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Small Business
  • Organic Gardening
  • Sustainable Agriculture
Authors
Jean-Martin Fortier
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Published
March 1, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Small-scale organic farming · Farm profitability · Intensive sustainable methods
Reading lane
Small Business