The Encyclopedia of Alternative Agriculture HMR 1986 (eBook)
The Encyclopedia of Alternative Agriculture: For the Urban and Semi-Rural Communities is an anthology of approximately 120 newsletters over a 10 year period called, The Herb Market Report. Each issue features 2 herbs, one on small farm alternatives and the other on a forage crop. Each also includes a farm/forage plan, harvest and drying techniques, processing and storage requirements, and marketing options. A cottage industry section is featured as well. The articles are in depth, concerning all aspects of herb production, processing and marketing for active and potential herb farmers. They teach the basics for how to “small farm” field crops correctly, and be successful.
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ISBN 978-0-9883379-9-2
Author: Dr. Richard Alan Miller
This book contains the following subjects.
Rosemary: A Crop For The Sun Belt States 19
Devil's Club Root: A New Northwest Panax Ginseng 21
Developing Markets For Devil's Club Root 23
The Herb Market Report" Resource List 25
Sweet Basil: The Perfect Annual For The Beginning Farmer 29
Production 29
Seed Sources 29
Fertilization 30
Irrigation 33
Insects And Disease 33
Harvest 33
Processing 35
Oil Chemistry 35
Marketing 36
Other Cultivars 36
Cottage Industries 36
Some Technical References 37
The Farm: A Simple Rotation Program 37
Major Markets: 38
Cottage Industry: A Rosemary Standard 40
The Farm 44
Overviews 44
Getting Started 45
Some Points On Marketing 48
Companion Plants 49
Shiitake: The Oak Mushroom 51
Cultivation 52
Marketing 53
Sources For Further Information 53
Cottage Industry: Southern Oregon As A Prime Example 56
Herb Farming & Foraging Tapes By Richard Alan Miller 58
Major Markets 60
Jojoba: A Brief Introduction 61
Halophytes: Salt-Tolerant Plants Of The Future 66
The Problem 66
Specific Cultivars 67
Plant Processes 67
Royal Daulton: Water Purification Systems 68
The Farm: Fertilizers And Water Quality 68
Herb Farming & Foraging 70
The Forage Of Stinging Nettle 70
History 71
Chemistry 71
Mode Of Action 71
Preparation And Dosage 71
Toxicity 71
Harvest 71
Reforestation 72
Marketing 72
Major Markets 72
Coltsfoot Herb: An Alternative Ingredient For Tobaccos 77
History 77
Chemistry And Mode Of Action 78
Harvest 78
Marketing 78
Cottage Industry Example: Coltsfoot, Inc. 78
Herb Farming & Foraging 82
Free! Open Our Pages On The New Age 83
Herb/Spice Production In Egypt And Israel 83
Methods Of Production: Egypt 84
Methods Of Production: Israel 85
Exports: The World Market 85
Government Rote 86
A Grower's Guide To Rhubarb Production 88
Planting 89
Propagation 89
Harvest 90
Postharvest 90
Weed Control 90
Pests 91
Price Variations For Crude And Processed Botanicals 93
Herb Farming & Foraging 95
HMR Interview: 97
Bill Mollison On Permaculture And Ecosystems For The Future 97
News Release Upjohn Tests Herb Compounds 103
The Cultivation And Marketing Of French Sorrel 103
Marketing 104
Cottage Industry Example 104
HMR Interview: 107
Part Ii Bill Mollison On Permaculture And Ecosystems For The Future 107
Herb Farming & Foraging 111
The Forage And Cultivation Of Ephedra 111
Chemistry 112
Cultivation And Harvest 112
Marketing 113
Native Species 113
First Steps In Developing New Floral Markets: 114
HMR Interview 117
Masanobu Fukuoka On The Natural Way Of Farming 117
On True Nature: 119
Wildflower Seed Production As A Cash Crop 121
Cultural Methods 121
Harvest Methods 122
The Forage Of Wildflower Seed 123
Herb Farming & Foraging 124
Workshops 124
Botanicals In Cosmetics 127
Some Definitions 128
Classifications 128
Ingredients 130
News Release 131
How To Grow Plants Without A Greenhouse 131
Site Selection 131
Preparing The Seed Bed 132
Materials For Making Beds 132
Making The Bed 133
Seeding Time Of Beds 133
Sources Of Supplies And Seeds 134
Forest Philosophy By Curtin Mitchell* 137
"The Herb Market Report" Crop Reports 139
Newsletters Of Interest For The Herb Farmer And Forager 141
The Forage Of Black (And Blue) Cohosh - Herbs For The Female 143
Blue Cohosh Root 144
Chemistry And Uses: 144
The author, Richard Alan Miller, is a world renowned agricultural consultant and researcher on the forefront and ‘cutting edge’ of the sciences related to botanicals and their practical cultivation, use and marketing.