Mini farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acreand earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.
A comprehensive, practical text which covers a diverse range of hydroponic and protected cropping techniques, systems, greenhouse types and environments.
This book emanated from the research outputs of different authors whose diverse academic traditions and wide geographic spread play a major role in enriching its contents.
When author and homesteader Nicole Faires decided to retrofit an old school bus and tour Americas small farms with her husband and two small children, she expected to learn a lot, be inspired, and have some fun.
With their classic barns and fences, American small farms, and the buildings that support these farms, serve a much-needed purpose as much today as they have in the past.
In einer Zeit, in der landwirtschaftliche Betriebe zunehmend unter Druck geraten und sich gegen die Übermacht industrieller Verarbeitungsprozesse behaupten müssen, zeigt Ludwig Obereder einen Ausweg: Selbstvermarktung und Direktvertrieb.
Water is critical to all human activities, but access to this crucial resource is increasingly limited by competition and the effects of climate change.
Most countries in South-East Asia have established smallholder dairy farming industries through social welfare and rural development programs to provide a regular cash flow for poorly resourced farmers.
The Illustrated Guide to Cows covers the 60 most familiar breeds of cow worldwide with concise text about each, all illustrated with delightful watercolour paintings by the author.
In einer Welt, die zunehmend von Konsum und globalen Märkten dominiert wird, suchen immer mehr Menschen nach Alternativen, die Gemeinschaft und Nachhaltigkeit in den Vordergrund stellen.
Dive into the enchanting world of truffles with The Art of Truffle Farming, a comprehensive guide that unravels the mysteries behind cultivating one of nature's most prized delicacies.
A comprehensive, practical text which covers a diverse range of hydroponic and protected cropping techniques, systems, greenhouse types and environments.
Bestselling author Brett Markhams new handbook gives us the mini farming basics along with in-depth tips on vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, and self-sufficiency in a handy new format and design.
Water is critical to all human activities, but access to this crucial resource is increasingly limited by competition and the effects of climate change.
Domesticated small animals, from the cow to the rabbit, have been enjoyed by human owners around the world since the dawn of civilization, nearly 12,000 years ago.
Covering 65 domestic breeds of ducks, geese, guineafowl, quail, turkeys and peafowl, the book gives an insight into the individual personalities and attributes of each kind of bird.
Selected as a Book of the Year 2017 in You Magazine'A lavish monthly guide to getting the most from your garden' Daily MailA punnet of plums from your tree, a handful of gooseberries; home-grown nuts and herbs, and a few freshly laid eggs from your hens all enjoyed in your own small plot.
Domesticated small animals, from the cow to the rabbit, have been enjoyed by human owners around the world since the dawn of civilization, nearly 12,000 years ago.
Goats have been used for their dairy products for hundreds of years, providing a wide array of milk, butter, yogurt, and cheeses that provide the unique flavors that make Mediterranean cuisine so special.
With their classic barns and fences, American small farms, and the buildings that support these farms, serve a much-needed purpose as much today as they have in the past.
Von der Pilzbrut bis zur Ernte bietet dieses Buch einen umfassenden Leitfaden für alle, die die Kunst der Morchelzucht erlernen oder verbessern möchten.
This impressive volume contains a large and comprehensive collection of articles on pig farming, with information on diet, ailments, housing, preparation, marketing, and many other aspects of pig breeding.
This book contains a classic guide to pig farming that presents the reader with all the fundamental information they would need to know abut keeping and breeding pigs for pleasure or profit.
This volume contains a classic handbook on keeping pigs, with chapters on selection and breeding, housing, edit, common ailments and problems, exercise, and much more.
This vintage book contains a collection of articles pertaining to the production of pork, with information on curing, cuts, slaughtering, and many other aspects.
'Killing It combines three popular, profound topics: where our food comes from, how to achieve purpose in life and how to find lasting love' - Sunday TimesAfter a career spent writing about food, Camas Davis came to a realization: she had never forced herself to grapple with how it actually got to her plate.
