This guide for prospective small farmers provides information on topics such as locating a suitable farm and venture, researching a market, and developing management skills, as well as presenting the experiences of 50 Australian small farmers who have specialised in unusual crops and livestock such as lavender, quandongs, geese, yabbies and ostriches. Includes suggestions for further reading and an index. The author co-manages a small farm in East Gippsland, and writes regularly for the Melbourne ‘Age’. pp. 200 Illustrated #160216 Prev. ownership name