Here is an exerpt:

" No farm is an island. That's not literally true, of course; there
are several island farms in the Sacramento Delta. But even there,
farmers have to remember that they're living in an ever-more crowded
state where their actions affect others. Assuming that what happens on
your land is nobody's business but your own just doesn't work anymore.

* Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Holding out for an
unattainable dream may mean losing a chance at a more easily realized
goal. At the same time, just because an idea may not be the perfect
answer, it doesn't mean that there aren't benefits to it. A completely
locavore diet is, well, loco, but buying as much locally grown fresh
fruits and vegetables as you can is just common sense.

* Quality is more expensive than quantity. Farming fruits and
vegetables that are not just healthful but also have great flavor
takes a lot of time and work and usually means not growing as much as
a neighbor who doesn't focus on flavor. So when you're shopping, don't
begrudge a good farmer a little higher price -- that's what it takes
to keep him in business."

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there's lots more you can read he

http://www.latimes.com/features/food...,6888223.story