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Reviews " from the legal aspects of local regulations, raising chickens, goats, bees, and more, David Toht presents an excellent introductory reference on how to create one's own steady source of fresh food." James A. Cox Midwest Book Review December 2011, " from the legal aspects of local regulations, raising chickens, goats, bees, and more, David Toht presents an excellent introductory reference on how to create one's own steady source of fresh food." James A. Cox Midwest Book Review December 2011
Grade FromFifth Grade
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1. Planning Your Farmstead 2. Raising Table Vegetables 3. Growing Fruit 4. Raising Chickens 5. Raising Goats 6. Bee Keeping 7. Harvest Home: Preserving, Processing, and Keeping
SynopsisBackyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use--even if they live in a urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome "homestead" that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables, and raise farm animals, including chickens and goats. BackyardHomesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas anddemonstrates toreadershow to use and preserve the bountythey produce.", Backyard Homesteading helps any homeowner turn their yard--no matter how small it may be--into a productive area that provides homegrown food, including fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat. In addition to covering the topics of growing and raising fruits, vegetables, and common farm animals, Backyard Homesteading shows readers how to use and preserve the bounty they produce., Backyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use--even if they live in a urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome "homestead" that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables, and raise farm animals, including chickens and goats. Backyard Homesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas and demonstrates to readers how to use and preserve the bounty they produce.