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Neal Peterson\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder, Peterson Pawpaws, agricultural economist, USDA Economic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eResearch Service Blake Cothron is an authority on pawpaws and provides a clear, detailed guide for commercial success in growing this \"oddly appealing species.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003ePam Dawling\u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Year-Round Hoophouse \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSustainable Market Farming \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePawpaws \u003c\/strong\u003eis the first in-depth guide to small-scale commercial cultivation of pawpaws. Also known as \"Indiana bananas\" or \"hipster bananas,\" this almost forgotten fruit, native to North America, is making a huge comeback with foodies, chefs, craft brewers, and discerning fruit-lovers. Written by, and for, the organic grower, coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotany and the cultural history of pawpaws \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchard siting and planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the best-quality nursery trees \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of over 150 cultivars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation and organic growing tips \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePests and disease management \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing and selling fresh pawpaws, seeds, and starts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing and producing value-added products. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ahead of the farming curve, diversify your orchard or food forest, and discover the commercial potential of America's almost forgotten native fruit with this comprehensive manual to small-scale commercial pawpaw production. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith this valuable book, you can pawpaw your own food forests, restoring the diversity, abundance, and climate we all need. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Bates\u003c\/strong\u003e, permaculture instructor, ecovillage designer, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Biochar Solution \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLAKE COTHRON \u003c\/strong\u003eowns Peaceful Heritage Nursery, a 4-acre USDA certified organic research farm, orchard, and edible plant nursery. He shares his two decades of experience in organic agriculture and horticulture through magazine articles, public speaking, YouTube, and blogging. Blake lives with his wife and son in Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlake Cothron \u003c\/strong\u003eis an organic farmer, nurseryman, musician, poet, writer, educator, scientist, devotee, and mystic, with over 20 years' experience in organic agriculture, botany, horticulture, and growing food. Blake owns and operates Heritage Nursery, a 4-acre USDA Certified Organic research farm, orchard, and edible plant nursery, with a special interest in pawpaws. He shares his two decades of experience in organic agriculture and horticulture through magazine articles, including in Permaculture Design, online publications, public speaking engagements, and blogging. Blake is also a speaker and educator for OAK (Organic Association of Kentucky), an educational blogger at peacefulheritage.com, and a YouTuber. He splits his time between farming, research, gardening, travel, yoga, meditation, and being a husband and father. 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