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How did people eat before giant corporations stocked grocery stores? It's a complex question that many people are facing now more than ever. In recent years, we've seen trends in panic-buying, chemicals infiltrating our produce, and our foods being processed with artificial products. What's happened to the food we eat? What purpose is the land in our backyard serving? Homesteading is having a new surge in popularity as people look for more ways to become self-sustaining.

James Dearsley’s wife thought he had lost his mind when he announced his intention to become a beekeeper. But like many interested in the self-sufficient lifestyle, he loved gardening and growing vegetables on his allotment and the old romantic in him had idealistic notions of teaching his little boy where honey came from, so he set himself what seemed a reasonable goal: to get, in a year’s time, just one jar of honey.

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"Hen House Handbook: Raising Chickens for Beginners." is your gateway to a fulfilling journey of self-sustainability and healthy living. By raising backyard chickens, you'll gain control over your food supply, connect with nature, and foster a deeper understanding of life's rhythms. With this comprehensive guide, you'll navigate the complexities of chicken raising with confidence, embracing the joys and challenges along the way. Your backyard will become a vibrant ecosystem, filled with clucks of contentment and the satisfaction of fresh, organic eggs.

For many outsiders, the word “ranching” conjures romantic images of riding on horseback through rolling grasslands while living and working against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas. In this absorbing memoir of life in the Wyoming high country, Mary Budd Flitner offers a more authentic glimpse into the daily realities of ranch life - and what it takes to survive in the ranching world. Some of Flitner’s recollections are humorous and lighthearted. Others take a darker turn.

Building Beehives for Dummies is the follow-up book to the best-selling Beekeeping for Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware, and fasteners you'll need) and step-by-step building instructions.  

No experience in farming? No problem! The Profitable Hobby Farm gives you all the tools you need to launch a thriving hobby-farm business. Based on the author's expert guidance and the motivating experiences of other small farmers, it shows you how to blend strategy, marketing, and money management in order to prosper. The Profitable Hobby Farm provides sound, friendly start-up advice on a variety of topics essential to making an initial foray into a local-foods venture. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

Embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle with this comprehensive guide to raising happy hens and reaping healthy harvests. Tired of bland, factory-farmed products? Longing for a sustainable, closer-to-nature life? Ready to watch your flock thrive? Discover the essentials of backyard chicken farming. Whether you desire fresh eggs or to harvest birds for meat, this guide ensures your success from start to finish.

Discover how you can unlock the secret world of monarchs and witness nature’s magnificent metamorphosis. Whenever you picture a butterfly, chances are, an eye-catching monarch comes to mind… with its vibrant orange wings adorned by intricate ebony veins and milky spots, dancing through the air like a living work of art. And while the self-proclaimed king of butterflies could arguably be the most recognizable of butterfly species…

Let me share with you how raising chickens is more than a hobby. It is a practical way to take control of your food, teach self-sufficiency, and build a calmer, more intentional daily rhythm. Written for beginners, this guide turns decades of hands-on experience into a clear, step-by-step system that helps you avoid common mistakes and move forward with confidence. This is a grounded, beginner-friendly resource designed to help you raise a healthy, productive flock without overwhelm, whether you live in the city or the country.

An intimate memoir on the work and wonder of ranch life, critiquing the inhumane and environmentally destructive factory farm system and offering sustainable alternatives for ethical omnivores. Although there are nearly 100 million cattle in the United States, these animals are often ignored or...

“Elegiac, funny, warm and wise, The Wisdom of Sheep will delight country folk and city dwellers alike.” —Katherine May A touching, wise and surprising chronicle of the rich inner lives of animals, drawn from Rosamund Young’s extraordinary lifetime as an organic farmer We talk a lot about...

People have always favored the more traditional meat sources such as chickens, beef, pork, and the other commonly consumed livestock. But there is even a better meat source that you have probably ignored for too long. Rabbit is a livestock that is surprisingly cheap to keep, but yet, very healthy as a meat source. This book teaches you how to raise rabbits for little or no cost at all.

"An exquisite love-letter to the goodness of the natural world, and to shepherding family, marriage, and a farm to health and prosperity." —Nick Offerman, award-winning actor, comedian, and writer A heartfelt, unvarnished reflection on the power of domestic life. Helen Rebanks' beautifully...

In this very special collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. Fifty memorable tales move us to both laughter and tears, and Herriot's personal introduction and notes...

Keep your hens safe and your eggs coming—whether you’re in a tiny urban yard or a wide-open homestead. This step-by-step audio guide shows you exactly how to outsmart predators, use space wisely, and keep birds healthy in any climate, on any budget.

This comprehensive guide will prepare listeners for the entirety of this endeavor, from sourcing healthy chicks to maintaining a healthy flock, humanely processing the birds when ready, and, finally, the basics of making them into a delicious meal.

In this comprehensive and user-friendly guide, Wyatt equips aspiring chicken enthusiasts with all the knowledge and tools to start and maintain a thriving flock in their backyard. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with chickens, this book will be your go-to resource for everything you need to know. With an engaging writing style and a wealth of practical advice, Wyatt covers every aspect of raising backyard chickens, from selecting the right breed to caring for their health and happiness.

The Complete Nigerian Dwarf Goat Book is a comprehensive and indispensable guide that takes listeners on a captivating journey into the world of Nigerian dwarf goats. Whether you are an experienced farmer, a homesteader, or a passionate enthusiast, this book equips you with the knowledge and insights needed to raise, care for, and appreciate these incredible animals.

Undercover in de harde realiteit van de bio-industrie. We hebben wel een vermoeden waar ons kroketje, onze cappuccino en ons eitje vandaan komen, maar daar laten we het liever bij. Zo niet Roel Binnendijk. Drie jaar lang werkte hij undercover in stallen, veetransporten en een groot slachthuis. Met een verborgen camera verzamelde hij talloze bewijzen van ernstige dierenmishandeling en intimidatie van medewerkers. Zijn werk werd opgepikt door internationale media, leidde tot grote opschudding in de Nederlandse politiek en vormt inmiddels de aanleiding voor nieuwe regelgeving.