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The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook

Small-Scale Equipment and Innovative Techniques for Boosting Productivity
By Zach Loeks
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The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook by Zach Loeks is a practical guide exploring how two-wheel tractors can revolutionise small-scale farming and gardening. The book delves into the versatility, maintenance, and diverse applications of two-wheel tractors, providing readers with insights into improving efficiency and sustainability in land management. It is an invaluable resource for those interested in enhancing their agricultural practices with compact machinery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in sustainable agriculture or have a passion for practical, DIY farming solutions. It serves as a comprehensive guide on how to efficiently use a two-wheel tractor to maximise productivity on small farms or gardens. Ideal for anyone looking to simplify agricultural tasks while promoting ecological practices.

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The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook

The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook shows small-scale growers how to leverage this versatile, affordable, yet under-utilized tool to maximize the productivity and profitability of their enterprises. Required reading for urban farmers, suburban gardeners, rural homesteaders, orchardists, landscapers, and market gardeners.

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  • Online/social media campaign
    • Facebook Live event and giveaway with author
    • Outreach to market gardeners, homesteaders, tool suppliers, organizations, groups, and websites.
    • Live forum on Permies.com
    • Promotion via Zach Loeks YouTube channel
    • Promotion on podcasts focused on small-scale farming and permaculture
    • Support author during in-person and virtual events/workshops
  • Promotion through the author's website: www.zachloeks.com
  • Promotional partnerships with tractor distributors and seed companies

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The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook is a comprehensive guide to using two-wheel tractors for highly productive gardens, landscapes, and farms. Small but mighty, these tractors are multifunctional, economical, practical, manoeuvrable, portable, and low impact.

Choosing the right equipment is only half the battle; the other half involves integrating the correct machine and implements into your land-based enterprise, while coupling this with innovative high-efficiency techniques. Coverage includes:

  • Why you need a two-wheel tractor
  • Two-wheel tractor essentials, including tractor implement options and functions
  • Equipment decision-making to suit your scale, context, enterprises, and budget
  • Safety equipment, operation, and basic maintenance
  • Innovative use strategies, such as micro-plowing, making "Permabeds," in situ mulching, the "Compost-a-path Method," crop guilds, scaling up, and diversified crop management
  • How to start from scratch, clearing new land, scaling up your enterprises, and more
  • Case studies and rich examples from suburban landscaping to commercial market gardens in Europe and North America
  • "Pro tips," "design boxes," and other sidebars for rapidly elevating your skills

The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook shows small-scale growers how to leverage walk-behind tractors to maximise the productivity and profitability of their enterprises. This full-colour, highly illustrated guide is a must-have tool for urban farmers, suburban gardeners, rural homesteaders, orchardists, landscapers, and market gardeners looking to boost production.

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The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook by Zach Loeks receives high praise for its detailed and practical approach, serving as both an operator's manual and a strategic guide for market gardeners. It is valued for its comprehensive coverage of two-wheel tractors, including the diverse applications and maintenance advice. Readers appreciate its insights for both novice and seasoned users, highlighting its ability to save time, reduce costs, and enhance farm management effectively. The book is noted for its unique treatment of scaling farming operations, making it a vital resource in the field of agricultural machinery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780865719842

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: New Society Publishers

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Home & Garden Non-Fiction Science & Nature Zach Loeks

About the Author

Zach Loeks is an educator, grower, second-generation permaculture designer innovating and specializing in Edible Ecosystem Design. His passion is demonstrating how small actions strategically linked can create big change. He is director of the Ecosystem Solution Institute, where he consults widely with homes, farms, colleges, schools, and municipalities across North America and around the world. His purpose is to help people create more edible and diverse farms, gardens, and landscapes while enhancing food security, community well-being, and societal resilience. Zach manages an award-winning farm featuring diversified food forest products, heirloom garlic, and a hardy tree nursery. His innovations have earned him three provincial awards. He is the author of The Edible Ecosystem Solution and The Permaculture Market Garden. Zach splits his time between his rural farm in Ontario and a sister urban farm in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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