The Value Growers
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The Value Growers
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Author : James McGrath
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Release Date : 2001
The Value Growers written by James McGrath and has been published by McGraw-Hill Companies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Business & Economics categories.
Publisher Fact Sheet A blueprint for achieving value-building growth from strategists at A.T. Kearney.
Making Markets More Inclusive
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Author : K. McKague
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-07-24
Making Markets More Inclusive written by K. McKague and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-24 with Business & Economics categories.
Most studies of doing business at the "bottom of the economic pyramid" focus on viewing the poor as consumers, as micro-entrepreneurs, or as potential employees of local companies. Almost no analysis focuses on the poor as primary producers of agricultural commodities a striking omission given that primary producers are by far the largest segment of the working-age population in developing economies. Making Markets More Inclusive bridges the management literature with original research on agricultural value chains in developing and emerging economies. This exciting work is the first to delve into the skills, capabilities, strategies and approaches needed for inclusive value chain development. McKague shows how NGOs and companies can connect poor producers in developing economies with the right markets to better create social and economic impact. He also analyzes one of the leading agricultural value chain initiatives in the world, which is being replicated by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in several different value chains in Malawi, Tanzania, Ghana, India, and Mali. Want more? Check out these compelling videos, which provide a glimpse into the stories and examples used throughout the book. Video Trailer for Making Markets More Inclusive. Farmer Training. Kallani Rani increased the productivity of her cows, become a cattle feed seller in her village (Chapter 6), and opened a fresh milk canteen in her local market (Chapter 7). She now trains other women farmers and works to improve opportunities for women in her community (Chapter 5). Animal Health Care Services. Asma Husna trained to be an animal health worker with CARE to provide important animal health services and education to local farmers on a fee-for-service basis (Chapter 6). Cattle Feed Shops. Fulera Akter started a business as a cattle feed seller after demand for nutritional animal feed grew due to farmers' improved knowledge of nutrition (Chapter 6). Savings Groups. Coauthor Muhammad Siddiquee, the Coordinator of Agriculture and Value Chain Programs at CARE Bangladesh, discusses the value of farmer savings groups (Chapter 6). Milk Collection. Sarothi Rani became a milk collector to earn an improved income for her family and provide an important service to other dairy farmers in her community (Chapter 7). Digital Fat Testing. Introducing digital fat testing machines into the dairy value chain helped reward farmers for making investments in producing higher quality milk, as well as ensuring transparent and timely payments (Chapter 7). Microfranchising. Supporting agricultural input shop owners with training, relationships to suppliers, common branding, and standardized customer services improves the productivity of smallholder farmers and the profitability of shops (Chapter 12). Bangladesh Dairy Value Chain Learning. Reflections from some of the 40 CARE staff from 17 countries who came to Bangladesh to learn from the experience of the dairy value chain project (Chapter 15).
Marketing Practices Of Growers Of Flowers And Plants
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Author : Richard Hall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Marketing Practices Of Growers Of Flowers And Plants written by Richard Hall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Floriculture categories.
Farmers And Growers Guide To Value Added Tax
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Author : National Farmers' Union (Great Britain)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972-01-01
Farmers And Growers Guide To Value Added Tax written by National Farmers' Union (Great Britain) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972-01-01 with Agriculture categories.
The Lean Farm
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Author : Ben Hartman
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2015
The Lean Farm written by Ben Hartman and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Business & Economics categories.
A practical, systems-based approach for a more sustainable farming operation To many people today, using the words "factory" and "farm" in the same sentence is nothing short of sacrilege. In many cases, though, the same sound business practices apply whether you are producing cars or carrots. Author Ben Hartman and other young farmers are increasingly finding that incorporating the best new ideas from business into their farming can drastically cut their wastes and increase their profits, making their farms more environmentally and economically sustainable. By explaining the lean system for identifying and eliminating waste and introducing efficiency in every aspect of the farm operation, The Lean Farm makes the case that small-scale farming can be an attractive career option for young people who are interested in growing food for their community. Working smarter, not harder, also prevents the kind of burnout that start-up farmers often encounter in the face of long, hard, backbreaking labor. Lean principles grew out of the Japanese automotive industry, but they are now being followed on progressive farms around the world. Using examples from his own family's one-acre community-supported farm in Indiana, Hartman clearly instructs other small farmers in how to incorporate lean practices in each step of their production chain, from starting a farm and harvesting crops to training employees and selling goods. While the intended audience for this book is small-scale farmers who are part of the growing local food movement, Hartman's prescriptions for high-value, low-cost production apply to farms and businesses of almost any size or scale that hope to harness the power of lean in their production processes.
Value Addition Of Horticultural Crops Recent Trends And Future Directions
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Author : Amit Baran Sharangi
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-02-27
Value Addition Of Horticultural Crops Recent Trends And Future Directions written by Amit Baran Sharangi and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book combines several ideas and philosophies and provides a detailed discussion on the value addition of fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, floricultural crops and in forestry. Separate chapters address the packaging, preservation, drying, dehydration, total quality management and supply chain management of horticultural crops. The book explains value addition as a process of increasing the economic value and consumer appeal of a commodity with special reference to horticultural crops. Each chapter focuses on a specific area, exploring value addition as a production/ marketing strategy driven by customer needs and preferences. But, as such, it is also a more creative field, calling for more imagination than calculated, routine work. Value is added to the particular produce item when the product is still available when the season is out and the demand for the product exceeds the available supply. Value addition is an important factor in the growth and development of the horticultural sector, both in India and around the world. But very little information is available on this particular aspect of horticulture. Albert Einstein famously said, “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” This message is not only true for those people who want to make more of themselves, but also for those who want their creation or product in any form to excel. And it certainly applies to horticultural crops, which are extremely perishable. It is true that loss reduction is normally less costly than equivalent increases in production. The loss of fresh produce can be minimized by adopting different processing and preservation techniques to convert the fresh vegetables into suitable value-added and diversified products, which will help to reduce the market glut during harvest season. Value-added processed products are products that can be obtained from main products and by-products after some sort of processing and subsequently marketed for an increased profit margin. Generally speaking, value-added products indicate that for the same volume of primary products, a higher price is achieved by means of processing, packing, enhancing the quality or other such methods. The integrated approach from harvesting to the delivery into the hands of the consumer, if handled properly, can add value to fresh produce on the market. But most of the fresh produce has a limited life, although it can be stored at appropriate temperature and relative humidity for the same time. If such produce is processed just after harvesting, it adds value and stabilizes the processed products for a longer time. Preparing processed products will provide more variety to consumers and improve the taste and other sensory properties of food. This will also promote their fortification with nutrients that are lacking in fresh produce. By adopting suitable methods for processing and value addition, the shelf life of fresh produce can be increased manifold, which supports their availability year-round to a wider spectrum of consumers on both the domestic and international market. With increased urbanization, rising middle class purchasing power, changing food habits and a decline in making preserved products in individual homes, there is now a higher demand for industry-made products on the domestic market. In spite of all these aspects, only 1-2.2% of the total produce is processed in developing countries, as compared to 40-83% in developed countries. The horticultural export industry offers an important source of employment for developing countries. For instance, horticulture accounts for 30% of India’s agricultural GDP from 8.5% of cropped area. India is the primary producer of spices, second largest producer of fruits and vegetables and holds a prominent position with regard to most plantation crops in the world. The cultivation of horticultural crops is substantially more labor-intensive than growing cereal crops and offers more post-harvest opportunities for the development of value-added products. This book offers a valuable guide for students of horticulture, as well as a comprehensive resource for educators, scientists, industrial personnel, amateur growers and farmers.
The Real Dirt
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Author : Peter Burkard
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2009-01-29
The Real Dirt written by Peter Burkard and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-29 with Fiction categories.
This book calls for a return to the fundamental American values which our society today seems to desperately need to rediscover: frugal living, resourcefulness, the Golden Rule, and growing one's own food. A memoir is used as the context into which is woven inspirational wisdom, food growing how-to, and marvelous quotes from luminaries the author admires. Dreaming of a simpler but happier life, while longing to leave the world better than you found it? Here is the inspiration to do all of that.
United States Census Of Agriculture 1945 Statistics For Counties Farms Acreage Value Characteristics Livestock Livestock Products Crops Fruits And Value Of Farm Products 34 Pts
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Author : United States. Bureau of the Census
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
United States Census Of Agriculture 1945 Statistics For Counties Farms Acreage Value Characteristics Livestock Livestock Products Crops Fruits And Value Of Farm Products 34 Pts written by United States. Bureau of the Census and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Agriculture categories.
Hand Book For Fruit Growers
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Author : Franklin Reuben Elliott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-12-21
Hand Book For Fruit Growers written by Franklin Reuben Elliott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-21 with categories.
Hardcover reprint of the original 1876 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Elliott, F. R. (Franklin Reuben).Hand-Book For Fruit Growers; Containing A Short History Of The Fruits And Their Value, Instructions As To Soils And Locations, How To Grow From Seeds, How To Bud And Graft, The Making Of Cuttings, Pruning, Best Age For Transplanting. With A Condensed List Of Varieties Suited To Climate. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Elliott, F. R. (Franklin Reuben). Hand-Book For Fruit Growers; Containing A Short History Of The Fruits And Their Value, Instructions As To Soils And Locations, How To Grow From Seeds, How To Bud And Graft, The Making Of Cuttings, Pruning, Best Age For Transplanting. With A Condensed List Of Varieties Suited To Climate, . Rochester, N.Y., Rochester Lithographing, 1876.Subject: Fruit-Culture
Change Comes To Dinner
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Author : Katherine Gustafson
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date : 2012-05-08
Change Comes To Dinner written by Katherine Gustafson and has been published by St. Martin's Griffin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-08 with Social Science categories.
A fascinating exploration of America's food innovators, that gives us hopeful alternatives to the industrial food system described in works like Michael Pollan's bestselling Omnivore's Dilemma Change Comes to Dinner takes readers into the farms, markets, organizations, businesses and institutions across America that are pushing for a more sustainable food system in America. Gustafson introduces food visionaries like Mark Lilly, who turned a school bus into a locally-sourced grocery store in Richmond, Virginia; Gayla Brockman, who organized a program to double the value of food stamps used at Kansas City, Missouri, farmers' markets; Myles Lewis and Josh Hottenstein, who started a business growing vegetables in shipping containers using little water and no soil; and Tony Geraci, who claimed unused land to create the Great Kids Farm, where Baltimore City public school students learn how to grow food and help Geraci decide what to order from local farmers for breakfast and lunch at the city schools. Change Comes to Dinner is a smart and engaging look into America's food revolution.