Small is beautiful & these 15 real farm plans show that small scale farmers can have big time success Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting expanding or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on less than five acres The farm plans explain how to harness an area's water supply orientation & geography in order to maximise efficiency & productivity while minimising effort Profiles of well known farmers such as Eliot Coleman & Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region in both urban & rural settings can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career These real life plans & down-&-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realise your farm dreams