Sustainable Food

Since The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens was first published in 2011, tens of thousands of people have discovered the joys and benefits of a backyard flock. Now Andy Schneider is back with The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens, Expanded & Revised. Keeping backyard chickens is a fun, simple way to to reconnect with the earth, the community, and your food sources—and you can do it, even with limited space in your backyard. Let the Chicken Whisperer teach you everything he knows and everything you need to know about raising a backyard flock!

These days we are all looking for ways to become more self-sufficient. Now with Backyard Farming you can create your very own micro farm right in your backyard - no matter where you live! Now you can discover ways to grow, raise, and store your own food year round whether you live in an urban environment, in the suburbs, or out in the country. From raising chickens and beekeeping to growing vegetables and planting fruit trees, this guide to homesteading will help you become more self-reliant in no time!

If you wish to have a sustainable, organic, self-sufficient lifestyle, we will help you achieve your dream! You can turn your backyard into a sustaining mini or micro farm instead of another well-manicured oasis of grass for the neighboring dogs.

FULL-COLOR EDITION WITH VIBRANT IMAGES OF DISHES Craving quick, gluten-free recipes that are easy to fit into your busy day? Tired of bland, complicated dishes that leave you unsatisfied? Ready to ditch the bloating and brain fog that gluten brings? If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING… Master Gluten-Free Cooking at Home: Prepare Tasty Meals Without the Hassle and Boost Your Well-Being! Maintaining a gluten-free diet can feel like a full-time job, with constant label-checking, worries about cross-contamination, and the challenge of finding ...

Are you sick of people coming up to you and oversharing their unwanted opinions about weight and diets? Maybe, you have even started avoiding social gatherings as a result? And, don't get me started on the occasional sad, binge eating, especially late at night in front of the TV, or when you are feeling bad, lonely, or bored. Listen up! It does not have to be this way. Food addiction has been on the rise for decades, and weight-related deaths, illnesses, mental and social dysfunctions, and the base cost to the nation is climbing exponentially.

The family farm lies at the heart of our national identity, and yet its future is in peril. Rick Hammond grew up on a farm, and for 40 years he has raised cattle and crops on his wife's fifth-generation homestead in Nebraska, in hopes of passing it on to their four children. But as the handoff nears, their small family farm - and their entire way of life - are under siege.

Is it too late to regenerate the earth? Call of the Reed Warbler shows the way forward for the future of our food supply, our Australian landscape and our planet. This ground-breaking audiobook will change the way we think of, farm and grow food. Author and radical farmer Charles Massy explores transformative and regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil and our health.

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of city life, dreaming of a simpler and more self-sustaining lifestyle? Look no further than Homesteading in New Hampshire, the ultimate guide for those looking to create their own oasis in the beautiful and lush state of New Hampshire. From planning your homestead to managing its resources, this comprehensive guide covers all the important aspects of living off the land. Discover the New Hampshire homesteading laws and regulations and how to obtain and finance your homestead in Chapter 3. Then, move on to building your dream home and structures on ...

Barry Estabrook, author of the New York Times bestseller Tomatoland, now explores the dark side of the American pork industry. Drawing on his personal experiences raising pigs as well as his sharp investigative instincts, he covers the range of the human-porcine experience. He embarks on nocturnal feral pig hunts in Texas. He visits farmers who raise animals in vast confinement barns for Smithfield and Tyson, two of the country's biggest pork producers.

Some 'experts' say don’t eat carbs because insulin makes you fat; others say don’t eat fat because fat makes you fat. Some say don’t eat protein because protein makes you fat, and others even say you shouldn’t eat fruit because sugar makes you fat. So the logical conclusion would be not to eat anything at all...except for the other 'experts' who say that makes you fat because 'starvation mode'. Who should you believe? Who is right? Who is an ignoramus? And who is just trying to make a quick buck?

Escape the noise of modern life and step into the world of self-sufficient living with Off-Grid Living Made Simple: A Stress-Free Guide to Buy, Design, and Optimize Your Land, House, Energy, Food, and Water for a Self-Sufficient Homestead. This audiobook takes you on a transformative journey, whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or someone with zero experience. Picture a life where you grow your own food, generate your own energy, and embrace the peace of nature.

Oil and Honey is McKibben's account of two necessary and mutually reinforcing sides of the global climate fight - from the center of the maelstrom and from the growing hive of small-scale local answers. With empathy and passion he makes the case for a renewed commitment on both levels, telling the story of raising one year’s honey crop and building a social movement that’s still cresting.

This book is perfect for anyone who eats and wants to understand what it takes to produce healthy food. Through new ideas and a different perspective, Marty shares a winning formula for success in modern family farming. Written by the owner of the Spence Farm featured in the documentary, Sustainable, this book provides listeners with the necessary steps an owner-operator must take to set up their family farm for long-term success.

Step into a post-apocalyptic world teeming with the undead and discover the chilling beauty in survival with "Living Among the Undead." This ground-breaking eBook thrusts you headfirst into a morbidly enthralling reality where the incessant fight for survival is a way of life. Starting with its inaugural chapter - "Understanding the Zombie Threat", the eBook sets the stage, exploring the harrowing nature of zombies and the indispensable psychology of survival. Let it serve as your comprehensive guide, designed to equip you with all the necessary survival skills including navigation, basic ...

Tired of your sourdough starter staring at you from the fridge? Want to bake sustainably? Dream of mastering global bread-making? Dive into "Beginner’s Guide to Global Sourdough Discard Recipes." This isn't just a cookbook—it's your entry into artisanal baking from home, enriched with a colorful PDF and video tutorials by local chefs. Explore the world of sourdough, from classic loaves to exotic flatbreads like Indian Naan and French Baguette, all while learning zero-waste techniques and gaining culinary insights from around the globe.

The desire for self-sustainability has increased by 75 percent over the past two years amongst people across the world. The trouble with achieving full self-reliance begins with where to start. After listening to Backyard Survival, you'll learn an introduction to homesteading, what to consider before starting, simple ways to begin, tips for success, and more. Right now, there are people who have achieved full self-sufficiency. Don't miss out. Start Backyard Survival today! Buy now and start today.

A memoir of making these essential relationships work in the face of challenges as natural as weather and as unnatural as corporate politics, her book is a firsthand history of getting in at the "ground level" of organic farming. One of the first certified organic produce farms in the Midwest, the Diffleys' Gardens of Eagan helped to usher in a new kind of green revolution in the heart of America's farmland, supplying their roadside stand and a growing number of local food co-ops.

Master sustainable living—achieve self-sufficiency without breaking the bank, even if you're starting from scratch! Do you dream of transforming your living space into a thriving homestead but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Imagine the joy of growing your own food, the satisfaction of harvesting rainwater, and the peace of mind from energy independence—all within your reach. The Practical Guide to Homesteading is your roadmap to achieving this transformation, bringing you affordable, step-by-step strategies for living sustainably off-grid, catered specifically to beginners.

Bokashi is Japanese for "fermented organic matter". While bokashi has enjoyed great popularity in many parts of the world, it is still relatively unknown in North America. From scraps to soil, Bokashi Composting is the complete, step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide to this amazing process.

Discover the joy and abundance of urban green space with "Balcony Harvest," the ultimate guide to transforming your balcony into a flourishing garden oasis. Imagine stepping onto your own balcony and being greeted by a lush variety of herbs, succulent leafy greens, and even a spectrum of berries and dwarf fruit trees. "Balcony Harvest" takes you by the hand and walks you through each stage of creating and nurturing your own urban paradise, no matter the size of your outdoor space. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb searching for advanced space optimization or a budding gardener eager to ...