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SPIN stands for S-mall P-lot IN-tensive SPIN-Farming is a non-technical, easy-to-learn and inexpensive-to-implement vegetable farming system that makes it possible to earn significant income from land bases under an acre in size.
Website: http://www.spinfarming.com
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* Its precise revenue targeting formulas and organic-based techniques make it possible to gross $50,000+ from a half- acre.
* You don't need to own land. You can affordably rent or barter a small piece of land adequate in size for SPIN-Farming production.
* It works in either the city, country or small town.
* It fits into any lifestyle or life cycle.
SPIN is being practiced by first generation farmers because it removes the two big barriers to entry - land and capital - as well as by established farmers who want to diversify or downsize, as well as by part-time hobby farmers.
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Starting out
We are wanting to convert a lot of our grassed area in to garden, we were thinking a rotary hoe used once to help dig it up would be the fastest way to get it into production. Does any one have any…Continue
Started by Buffie Mawhinney Aug 6, 2011.
Cardboard in the garden 1 Reply
A friend suggested that I use cardboard in my garden. After explaining how she does this I thought I would bring it here. We live in a high desert area in Colorado, but it sounds like it would…Continue
Started by Margaret Beers Oliver. Last reply by Ricshaw Earthangel Organics Dec 15, 2010.
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Comment by Tara McFarlane on January 25, 2013 at 10:28am
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We're out in Bombay - where are you Ricardo?
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Comment by Ricardo Oscar Marques on January 24, 2013 at 9:44pm -
Who is around guys: I am trying to set up a SPINZ system at home and neighour ones.
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Comment by Mariana on February 16, 2012 at 10:53pm -
Hello all, you might like to join this free online course on Urban Commercial farming that uses the SPIN farming system: http://groaction.com/urbanfarm/index2
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Comment by Alana & Max on February 13, 2012 at 9:00pm -
Just started Rlteading book about SPIN so keen to see whose doing this system in NZ. Anyone in the far north into SPIN? cheers
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Comment by Angie Gibbons on October 9, 2010 at 11:23am -
This might also be of interest: http://ooooby.ning.com/group/selfsufficiencythedream/forum/topics/d...
Angie
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Comment by Sheri on September 21, 2010 at 12:52am -
This is an eyeopener! I live in an area with a "Home Owners Association". I think I better reread my Homeowner rules before I plant!
Homeowner being fined $5000 for growing too many vegetables on his property.
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/24981915/index.html
Harvesting rainwater is illegal in some states and cities. Another thing to check out before you hook-up your rain barrels.
http://www.rainwatercollecting.com/blog/?p=56
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Comment by Angie Gibbons on September 11, 2010 at 7:01am
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I found this book really helpfull with a few of the more detailed info: How to grow more vegtables, John Jeavons
Isbn: 1-58008-233-5
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Comment by Margaret Beers Oliver on September 11, 2010 at 5:17am -
This was so easy that I almost didn't try it. Using a blender (because it is easy) you can make this in minutes. Take a double handful or so of nasturtium leaves, a handful of nuts of your choice (I had pecan so I used those), some Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves to make you happy, a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes (I wanted mine spicy) and some olive oil to make it all come together to the consistency you like. On a piece of toasted bread it was wonderful. I had black bean soup and garnished with sour cream and the pesto. Yum
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Comment by Sheri on September 10, 2010 at 1:31pm
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Margaret, Please share your recipe! I've never herd of nasturtium pesto.
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Comment by Margaret Beers Oliver on September 10, 2010 at 8:53am
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Didn't make salsa... fried green tomatoes were a hit though.
Biggest hit with me is the nasturtium pesto that I made. Oh the goodness of it!
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