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DeMario Vitalis is a bestselling author of Shipping Container Farming, the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside of a shipping container. He is the first person in the state of Indiana to farm inside of a shipping container and the first black African American to own a Freight Farms Greenery. DeMario Vitalis has told his story on many podcasts and FFA presentations, made front page of the Indiana Business Journal and been featured in the Indianapolis Star and USA Today news articles.

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Shipping Container Farming
New Age Farming
by DeMario Vitalis
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The author gives you a glimpse into his life and the details behind the story of how he overcame the obstacles and struggles to own his first business system and become a successful entrepreneur. This book is the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside a shipping container. It is a true story about the first African American to own and operate a Freight Farms Greenery and the first person in Indiana to hydroponically farm inside of a farming shipping container. Readers get a glimpse in the life of DeMario Vitalis and get to understand the test, trials, and tribulations that he had to overcome to become a Black farmer. Whether you're interested in hydroponics, farming, becoming a small business owner, or just like a good story, well then friend, this is the book for you.

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This book is the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside a shipping container. It is a true story about the first African American to own and operate a hydroponic farming shipping container. Readers get a glimpse in the life of DeMario Vitalis and get to understand the test, trials, and tribulations that he had to overcome to become a Black farmer. As you read this book you will come away with a general understanding of hydroponics and how it is used inside of a shipping container. You will understand the business of farming and the importance of having a marketing plan that you have confidence to communicate. You will get an example of the process to get funding through the USDA and the hurdles that you must overcome from the FSA in order to get your operation funded. Whether you're interested in hydroponics, farming, becoming a small business owner, or just like a good story, well then friend, this is the book for you.
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Overview


The author gives you a glimpse into his life and the details behind the story of how he overcame the obstacles and struggles to own his first business system and become a successful entrepreneur. This book is the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside a shipping container. It is a true story about the first African American to own and operate a Freight Farms Greenery and the first person in Indiana to hydroponically farm inside of a farming shipping container. Readers get a glimpse in the life of DeMario Vitalis and get to understand the test, trials, and tribulations that he had to overcome to become a Black farmer. Whether you're interested in hydroponics, farming, becoming a small business owner, or just like a good story, well then friend, this is the book for you.

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Description


This book is the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside a shipping container. It is a true story about the first African American to own and operate a hydroponic farming shipping container. Readers get a glimpse in the life of DeMario Vitalis and get to understand the test, trials, and tribulations that he had to overcome to become a Black farmer. As you read this book you will come away with a general understanding of hydroponics and how it is used inside of a shipping container. You will understand the business of farming and the importance of having a marketing plan that you have confidence to communicate. You will get an example of the process to get funding through the USDA and the hurdles that you must overcome from the FSA in order to get your operation funded. Whether you're interested in hydroponics, farming, becoming a small business owner, or just like a good story, well then friend, this is the book for you.

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Book details

Genre:BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Subgenre:Industries / Agribusiness

Language:English

Pages:76

eBook ISBN:9781667805825

Paperback ISBN:9781667805818


Overview


The author gives you a glimpse into his life and the details behind the story of how he overcame the obstacles and struggles to own his first business system and become a successful entrepreneur. This book is the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside a shipping container. It is a true story about the first African American to own and operate a Freight Farms Greenery and the first person in Indiana to hydroponically farm inside of a farming shipping container. Readers get a glimpse in the life of DeMario Vitalis and get to understand the test, trials, and tribulations that he had to overcome to become a Black farmer. Whether you're interested in hydroponics, farming, becoming a small business owner, or just like a good story, well then friend, this is the book for you.

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Description


This book is the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside a shipping container. It is a true story about the first African American to own and operate a hydroponic farming shipping container. Readers get a glimpse in the life of DeMario Vitalis and get to understand the test, trials, and tribulations that he had to overcome to become a Black farmer. As you read this book you will come away with a general understanding of hydroponics and how it is used inside of a shipping container. You will understand the business of farming and the importance of having a marketing plan that you have confidence to communicate. You will get an example of the process to get funding through the USDA and the hurdles that you must overcome from the FSA in order to get your operation funded. Whether you're interested in hydroponics, farming, becoming a small business owner, or just like a good story, well then friend, this is the book for you.

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About the author


DeMario Vitalis is a bestselling author of Shipping Container Farming, the first book to be written about hydroponic farming inside of a shipping container. He is the first person in the state of Indiana to farm inside of a shipping container and the first black African American to own a Freight Farms Greenery. DeMario Vitalis has told his story on many podcasts and FFA presentations, made front page of the Indiana Business Journal and been featured in the Indianapolis Star and USA Today news articles.

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Very informative and motivating story I enjoyed reading the book of an entrepreneur starting his first agriculture business. The book keeps you interested and engaged from beginning to end. This is a great motivating story of overcoming obstacles and the benefits of never giving up on your dreams. Read more