Sustainable Food

Are you tired of living a life that's too expensive to maintain? Do you want a way to embrace sustainable living while also saving money? Look no further than The Cost-Effective Homestead - the ultimate guide to creating the perfect homestead lifestyle on a budget. With 19 comprehensive chapters, this eBook covers everything from assessing land and designing a cost-effective layout, to energy solutions, water management and livestock raising. Say goodbye to buying food at the grocery store and hello to growing your own fresh produce for pennies on the dollar. Discover the most cost-...

Permaculture is the gardening and farming roadmap of the future. It teaches you to work with nature so that the Earth will be your ally, not your foe. It’s a must-have for every person concerned about the environment and sustainable living. It contains valuable lessons and strategies critical for the future of life on Earth.

Embark on a transformative journey to a self-sufficient rural lifestyle! Are you interested in changing your life? Have you heard people talking about the joys of homesteading and wondered if it’s the life for you? Do you want to learn how to plan and budget for your homestead? People have been homesteading since the 1800s, when land was freely given to people, provided they paid a small fee to register the land in their name, live there, and improve the land. Now, it’s a common way of life, a life many people actively choose to live to change their lives for the better.

Prepare to embark on the fascinating journey of "Fermenting Beyond Food," an all-encompassing eBook that promises to be an engrossing exploration of the limitless applications of fermentation beyond the realm of food. This comprehensive guide delves into an array of captivating topics that showcase the remarkable versatility of the fermentation process and transforms the way you perceive this age-old art. Begin with an absorbing introduction to the transformative world of fermented beverages, where you'll uncover the rich history and benefits of these effervescent elixirs. Master the art of...

Root cellars are making a comeback! Do you often wonder what to do with your harvest? How are you going to store it all? Or do you only grow small amounts because you lack sufficient storage space? Why not build a root cellar? Root cellars are an ancient tradition. Together with curing meats and pickling, root cellars have long been a food storage method, particularly root vegetables. Fortunately, root cellars are starting to make a noticeable comeback, enabling people to store more produce for longer without the need for electricity.

Dive into the savory world of "From Homestead to Table," a comprehensive and enlightening read for anyone passionate about the journey of meat from pasture to plate. This exquisitely crafted eBook is an essential guide for those eager to understand the intricacies of ethical meat processing and the art of butchery, as well as the cultural and nutritional aspects that surround this ancient practice. Embark on a thought-provoking odyssey through the essence of sustainable meat processing, discovering the historical context, ethical implications, and the latest technological innovations that ...

Within a decade, nearly half of all American farmland will change hands as an older generation of farmers steps aside. In their place, a groundswell of new growers will face numerous challenges, including soil degradation, insufficient income, and investors devouring farmland at a staggering pace.

Worried about keeping your family safe in a disaster? Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of prepping advice out there? This book is your all-in-one solution, offering clear step-by-step guidance to ensure you’re ready for anything. The Prepper’s Survival Bible has got you covered: with food stockpiling, DIY home defense, essential first aid, and so much more.

You don’t need to be a professional landscaper to be able to grow your own thriving garden, and you definitely don’t need four acres of land to add a touch of nature to your home. Whether you’re a lifelong gardener looking for inspiration, or you’re just someone who loves being surrounded by nature, this comprehensive guide will give you everything you need to know about growing plants in small spaces with raised beds, containers, and vertical structures, so you can finally start on a gardening journey that will last a lifetime.

When he first envisioned becoming a farmer, author Emmet Van Driesche never imagined his main crop would be Christmas trees, nor that such a tree farm could be more of a managed forest than the conventional grid of perfectly sheared trees. Carving Out a Living on the Land tells the story of how Van Driesche navigated changing life circumstances, took advantage of unexpected opportunities, and leveraged new and old skills to piece together an economically viable living, while at the same time respecting the land’s complex ecological relationships.

Camas Davis was at an unhappy crossroads. A longtime magazine writer and editor in the food world, she'd returned to her home state of Oregon with her boyfriend from New York City to take an appealing job at a Portland lifestyle magazine. But neither job nor boyfriend delivered on her dreams, and in the span of a year, Davis was unemployed and on her own. Disillusioned by the years she’d spent mediating the lives of others for a living, she had no idea what to do next. She did know one thing: She no longer wanted to write about the real thing; she wanted to be the real thing.

Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment. She traces the genesis of chemical farming and the rise of the immense companies that profit from it, bringing to light the government's role in allowing such practices to flourish.

Looking for a game-changing guide that can transform the way you think about agriculture and food production? Look no further than Cultivating Tomorrow, an illuminating new eBook that is now available on Amazon. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the world of sustainable agriculture, exploring how traditional farming practices have evolved to create new, greener approaches that benefit both farmers and consumers. With detailed chapters that delve into the history, techniques, and benefits of sustainable agriculture, Cultivating Tomorrow is the ultimate manual for anyone...

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 ...

Even if you're short on time or experience, this guide makes raised bed gardening simple and rewarding. With practical techniques and expert tips, you’ll learn how to maximize your space, grow abundant harvests, and enjoy a more sustainable lifestyle.

Brigit Strawbridge Howard was shocked the day she realized she knew more about the French Revolution than she did about her native trees. And birds. And wildflowers. And bees. The thought stopped her — quite literally — in her tracks. But that day was also the start of a journey, one filled with silver birches and hairy-footed flower bees, skylarks, and rosebay willow herb, and the joy that comes with deepening one’s relationship with place.

It’s all but certain that the next 50 years will bring enormous, not to say cataclysmic, disruptions to our present way of life. World oil reserves will be exhausted within that time frame, as will the lithium that powers today’s most sophisticated batteries, suggesting that transportation is equally imperiled. Farming for the Long Haul is about building a viable small-farm economy that can withstand the economic, political, and climatic shock waves that the 21st century portends.

The masterpiece "Homestead Resilience" is an eloquent narration that truly beckons you into an immersive journey of grit, strength, and perseverance. If the concept of homesteading sounds remotely intriguing, this book will embed itself as an indispensable guide. Hundreds of years of homesteading history are compactly wrapped in the rich tapestry of "Homestead Resilience." By delving into the evolution and key lessons of homesteading, you get connected to an inherited wisdom - enabling you to plan your homestead with insight, foresight, and hindsight. The strength of body starts with the ...

Embark on a delectable epicurean adventure with "Cultivating Flavor," the definitive eBook guide for anyone yearning to reconnect with the roots of their sustenance and savor the authentic essence of every season's bounty. Whether you aspire to transform your dining table into a vibrant showcase of local splendor or to knead the very soil of your home garden, this comprehensive tome will whisk you through the enchanting cycle of food, from the germination of a humble seed to the aromatic spread on a celebration's feast table. Dive headfirst into the philosophy of seasonal eating and uncover...

Reduce, reuse and recycle – the nineteenth century way! This book is packed full of helpful hints and recipes from the early 1800s to the early 1900s, when the United States and Canada expanded their frontiers and intrepid pioneers set up frugal, self-reliant homesteads. It is not just for homesteaders or self-sufficiency purists – whether you live in a country cottage, a city apartment or a college dorm, this book contains a wealth of hints to help you save money, live a greener lifestyle and ‘downsize’.