Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success." Compact Farms" is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on less than five acres. The farm plans explain how to harness an area s water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. These real-life plans and down-and-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realize your farm dreams."