The Prickly Pear as a Farm Crop is a comprehensive guide to cultivating this unique and versatile plant in a variety of contexts. David Griffiths provides detailed information on the biology of the prickly pear, including its nutritional value, growth habits, and pest management. The book also includes practical advice on selecting cultivars, preparing soil, harvesting, and marketing the crop. This book will be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and local food systems. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.