The Ultimate Guide To Natural Farming And Sustainable Living

Author : Nicole Faires
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781510769625

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Permaculture for Beginners by Nicole Faires Pdf

Take your garden to the next level—organic, native, and natural! Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but Permaculture for Beginners simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide, taking the beginner through each step of the design process, so that anyone can apply permaculture principles to their own life. While the principles are simple, the in-depth topics cover every aspect of permaculture, including: Building green homes and passive solar design Growing edible plant communities and forest gardens Using no-till and natural farming methods Creating microclimates for extended growing seasons Raising livestock with ecological foraging techniques Transforming urban backyards into food-abundant oases This is a commonsense approach to sustainable living that creates a self-sufficient and low-effort home for the people that live there, whether in the city or the country. Permaculture for Beginners isn’t a philosophy book, or a dissertation on theory. It is a step-by-step, complete guide to every aspect of permaculture.

Author : Nicole Faires
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781510703933

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The Ultimate Guide to Urban Farming by Nicole Faires Pdf

How to maximize your food production in an urban environment. The idea of bringing agriculture into the city has been promoted by many on both sides of the political fence: proponents of sustainability and prevention of climate change as well as those who worry about government and social instability. To address the urgent need for a shift in the way our food is produced, The Ultimate Guide to Urban Farming offers a practical education in everything there is to know about city agriculture: how to grow a lot of food in any kind of urban living situation, from apartment to full-scale commercial venture. Subjects covered include: • Small scale vs. large scale agriculture • The economic, social, health, and environmental impacts of urban farming • Making the most of the space available • The latest technologies and developments in agriculture, including: hydroponics, vertical gardening, and aquaponics • Case studies and design concerns for community-based farming • The best plant species for cities and seasons • Beekeeping and small animals • Commercial agriculture and the business side of farming in a city environment This comprehensive guide will introduce readers to the rewarding possibilities of growing their own food, as well as dispel the falsehood that says we need faraway factory farms to produce everything we eat.

Author : Nicole Faires
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1634502817

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The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living by Nicole Faires Pdf

A beautiful, comprehensive guide to going green and living sustainably. Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide, taking the beginner through each step of the design process, so that anyone can apply permaculture principles to his or her life. While the principles are simple, the in-depth topics cover every aspect of permaculture, including: • building green homes and passive solar design • growing edible plant communities and forest gardens • using no-till and natural farming methods • creating microclimates for extended growing seasons • raising livestock with ecological foraging techniques This is a common-sense approach to sustainable living that creates a self-sufficient and low-effort home for the people that live there, whether in the city or the country. The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living isn’t a philosophy book or a dissertation on theory. It is a step-by-step, complete guide to every aspect of permaculture.

Author : Masanobu Fukuoka
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603584180

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Sowing Seeds in the Desert by Masanobu Fukuoka Pdf

Argues that the Earth's deteriorating condition is man-made and outlines a way for the process to be reversed by rehabilitating the deserts using natural farming.

Author : Rebecca Thistlethwaite
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781603584388

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Farms with a Future by Rebecca Thistlethwaite Pdf

Do you want to make your farm more dynamic, profitable, and-- above all-- sustainable? Thistlethwaite introduces readers to some of the country's most innovative farmers, in order to help you build a triple-bottom-line farming business focused on economic viability, social justice, and ecological soundness.

Author : Ann Larkin Hansen
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603422505

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The Organic Farming Manual by Ann Larkin Hansen Pdf

Providing expert tips on tending the land, caring for animals, and necessary equipment, Ann Larkin Hansen also covers the intricate process of acquiring organic certification and other business considerations important to a profitable operation. Discover the rewarding satisfaction of running a successful and sustainable organic farm.

Author : Sheherazade Goldsmith
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780756662110

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A Slice of Organic Life by Sheherazade Goldsmith Pdf

Provides a comprehensive guide to growing one's own food organically, as well as how to cook home-grown produce, raise one's own selected livestock, and develop a more sustainable lifestyle.

Author : Deborah Eden Tull
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781459618275

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The Natural Kitchen by Deborah Eden Tull Pdf

This quietly revolutionary guidebook picks up where the bestselling Process Self-Reliance Series' The Urban Homestead left off and brings us into the kitchen, where the daily choices we make involving food have a profound impact both on our lives and the world at large. Deborah Eden Tull draws upon years of experience as a monk, organic farmer, and chef to introduce simple but life-changing ways for urbanites to adopt a more mindful relationship with food, from shopping, menu planning, cooking, growing, and storing food, maintaining the kitchen, and eating out, to community food sharing and tips for parents. Beautifully illustrated, practical, and fun, this book is filled with anecdotes and step-by-step instructions to inspire neophytes and experienced homesteaders alike. The Natural Kitchen's introspective and educational journey will inspire action and change forever the way readers relate to food, the environment, and their daily lives.

Author : Leah Penniman
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : African American cooking
ISBN : 9781603587617

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Farming While Black by Leah Penniman Pdf

"Farming While Black is the first comprehensive "how to" guide for aspiring African-heritage growers to reclaim their dignity as agriculturists and for all farmers to understand the distinct, technical contributions of African-heritage people to sustainable agriculture. At Soul Fire Farm, author Leah Penniman co-created the Black and Latino Farmers Immersion (BLFI) program as a container for new farmers to share growing skills in a culturally relevant and supportive environment led by people of color. Farming While Black organizes and expands upon the curriculum of the BLFI to provide readers with a concise guide to all aspects of small-scale farming, from business planning to preserving the harvest. Throughout the chapters Penniman uplifts the wisdom of the African diasporic farmers and activists whose work informs the techniques described--from whole farm planning, soil fertility, seed selection, and agroecology, to using whole foods in culturally appropriate recipes, sharing stories of ancestors, and tools for healing from the trauma associated with slavery and economic exploitation on the land. Woven throughout the book is the story of Soul Fire Farm, a national leader in the food justice movement." --

Author : Sergio Rijo
Publisher : SERGIO RIJO
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Living in Harmony by Sergio Rijo Pdf

This book is a comprehensive guide to Permaculture and sustainable living, covering a wide range of topics from the basics of Permaculture principles and ethics to advanced techniques for designing and implementing regenerative ecosystems. The book is organized into 25 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Permaculture and sustainable living. The first chapter provides an introduction to Permaculture, its history and evolution, and the benefits of practicing it. The second chapter covers the Permaculture design process, including techniques for observation and site analysis, mapping and zoning for efficient land use, designing for multiple functions and elements, and implementing and maintaining Permaculture designs. The following chapters explore various topics related to sustainable living, including soil management and regenerative agriculture techniques, water harvesting and management, natural building techniques and materials, organic gardening techniques and companion planting, agroforestry and silvopasture, sustainable animal husbandry techniques, renewable energy solutions and alternative technologies, waste management and composting techniques, community building and social Permaculture, Permaculture in urban environments, designing Permaculture landscapes for climate resilience, forest gardening techniques, natural building materials and techniques, Permaculture economics and finance, food preservation and storage techniques, seed saving and propagation techniques, Permaculture for disaster resilience, ethics and philosophy of Permaculture, implementing Permaculture on a budget, and scaling up Permaculture practices for large-scale agriculture. The final chapter explores the future of Permaculture and its impact on global sustainability, including future trends and developments in Permaculture and the role of Permaculture in global sustainability efforts. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Permaculture and sustainable living, from beginners to advanced practitioners. It provides practical, hands-on guidance for designing and implementing sustainable systems and creating a vision for a sustainable future.

Author : Ellen Polishuk,Forrest Pritchard
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781615195138

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Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st-Century Farmer by Ellen Polishuk,Forrest Pritchard Pdf

A totally modern, all-purpose handbook for today’s agricultural dreamers—covering the challenges and triumphs of launching any successful farm—from two leading lights in sustainable farming Do you dream of starting your own farm but wonder where to begin? Or do you already have a farm but wish to become more sustainable to compete in today’s market? Start Your Farm, the first comprehensive business guide of its kind, covers these essential questions and more: Why be a farmer in the 21st century? Do you have what it takes? What does sustainable really mean, and how can a small (as little as one acre) to midsize farm survive alongside commodity-scale agriculture? How do you access education, land, and other needs with limited capital? How can you reap an actual profit, including a return on land investment? How do you build connections with employees, colleagues, and customers? At the end of the day, how do you measure success? (Hint: Cash your lifestyle paycheck.) More than a practical guide, Start Your Farm is a hopeful call to action for anyone who aspires to grow wholesome, environmentally sustainable food for a living. Take it from Forrest Pritchard and Ellen Polishuk: Making this dream a reality is not for the faint of heart, but it’s well within reach—and there’s no greater satisfaction under the sun!

Author : Shana Keith
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9798878282253

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Farming for Sustainable Living by Shana Keith Pdf

Author : Sam Fury
Publisher : SF Nonfiction Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-16
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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DIY Sustainable Home Projects by Sam Fury Pdf

Discover 80+ Sustainable Living Projects Whether you live rural, in the suburbs, or in the city, this book has projects to make your home more sustainable. Have fun creating a self-sustainable home and in the process you will: * Save money. Provide something for yourself and that's money you don't have to spend. * Be healthier. Grow and make your own and you can leave all the harmful chemicals out. * Help the environment. Self sustainable homes waste less, and that's good for the environment. * Make extra income. Discover a variety of ways to make extra income from your sustainability projects. Start making your home more sustainable today, because this book has DIY projects for everyone. Get it now. Sustainable Home Ideas For Everyone Inside this book you will learn how to: * Grow a highly efficient vegetable garden for the climate you live in. * Numerous ways to collect, store, and treat your own water. * Make your own natural soap and other chemical-free health and hygiene products. * Raise chickens for eggs and/or meat. * Get started with bee keeping. * Preserve all your extra produce. * Build highly efficient wood ovens. * Harness the power of solar energy for electricity, cooking, and heat. * Make your own oil, flour, dairy free milk, dairy free yogurt, and more - all from one plant! * Control bugs, rodents, and other pests without chemicals or cruel traps. ... plus many more tips for sustainable living! Limited Time Only… Get your copy of DIY Sustainable Home Projects today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! Start your DIY sustainable home projects today, because this book has over 80 of them. Get it now.

Author : Nicole Faires
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781510702912

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Food Confidential by Nicole Faires Pdf

When author and homesteader Nicole Faires decided to retrofit an old school bus and tour America’s small farms with her husband and two small children, she expected to learn a lot, be inspired, and have some fun. But what she found disturbed her. Mismanaged small farms; clueless urbanites setting up shop to “get back to the land”; a mindless devotion to organic farming; and, ultimately, the discovery of just how dependent we are on corporations for our food. She began to understand how dangerous and fragile our food system really is. Climate change. Farmers retiring or going out of business. Corporations controlling our food distribution system while being protected from the consequences when they endanger our health. Skyrocketing food prices. Outsourced food production. With this admittedly bleak assessment of the current state of affairs, Nicole and her family decided to abandon the bus trip and instead start a farm. “I couldn’t tell people the solutions to our food crisis while I was traipsing around America taking photos. I had to live it,” Nicole says. And so the seeds for Food Confidential were sown. Our basic right to healthy food is at risk. What can we do? Written in an astute, engaging style, armed with examples from her own homesteading lifestyle, small farmer Nicole Faires’s Food Confidential gives you the tools to fight the intangible battles, as well as the practical ones.

Author : Pat Coleby
Publisher : Scribe Publications
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781761385865

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Natural Farming by Pat Coleby Pdf

Natural Farming carries a simple but widely overlooked message: healthy soil makes healthy plants, which in turn make healthy animals and healthy people. The book explores the consequences in the soil of applications of superphosphate and other artificial fertilisers over decades, and explains soil chemistry in terms that every farmer can understand. It describes the exact role of each mineral and vitamin, both in the soil and in the body. And it explains how to prevent expensive disease outbreaks and minimise the use of costly artificial sprays and fertilisers. The prescriptions are simple and can be applied to any farming enterprise market gardens, orchards, broadacre crops and pasture to restore the natural balance and fertility of the land, improve soil health, and increase productivity. The book is enlivened with accounts of spectacular successes in regenerating degraded land and curing animals that, in many cases, had been given up for dead. Natural Farming is an essential handbook for any farmer, with detailed information on: understanding a soil analysis establishment and management of pasture treatment of compacted soil and erosion alternatives to artificial fertilisers, herbicides, and pesticides the significance of weeds strategies for drought diagnosis of diseases and deficiencies in stock remedies for common diseases, including Johne's disease and immune-system disorders rearing orphan animals. Natural Farming equips the farmer to get the best from the land using environmentally sustainable methods that save time, expense, and worry — and to supply the rising global demand for pure food.