Backyard Farming: From Raising Chickens to Growing Veggies, the Beginner's Guide to Running a Self-Sustaining Farm (Self-Sufficient Living)

Self-sufficiency doesn't have to mean getting off the grid entirely. That level of independence isn't practical for most people. A backyard farm can provide an abundance of inexpensive food as well as additional income which can bring you real independence. Whether you're a first-timer who wants to start growing vegetables or an experienced gardener looking to expand a small plot into a minifarm, The Everything Backyard Farming Book has all you need, from growing fruits and vegetables to raising animals to preserving and storing food. With this common-sense guide, you will be able to take control of the food you eat - in an urban or suburban setting. Grow, raise, and store your own food with this simple and easy guide to creating a self-sustaining farm right in your backyard! 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! "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!"-- Provided by publisher Backyard-farming basics How to become a backyard farmer Things you'll need and things you won't need Backyard farming obstacles Farming when you don't have a backyard Backyard farming on a small lot Backyard farming on a larger lot Compost Intensive planting Growing vegetables Berries and grapes The backyard orchard Poultry Small livestock Pests and pestilence Fencing Equipment Hand tools Expanding the growing season Food storage Truck farming: cash from your crops. Whether you're worried about the quality or the cost of the food you buy, you'll find that building a backyard farm can provide you with an abundance of food that is fresh, sustainable, and inexpensive. This common-sense guide give you all you need to take control of the food you eat.