First published in 1977, this book--from one of America's most
famous and prolific agricultural writers--became an almost instant
classic among homestead gardeners and small farmers. Now fully
updated and available once more, Small-Scale Grain Raising offers a
entirely new generation of readers the best introduction to a wide
range of both common and lesser-known specialty grains and related
field crops, from corn, wheat, and rye to buckwheat, millet, rice,
spelt, flax, and even beans and sunflowers.
More and more Americans are seeking out locally grown foods, yet
one of the real stumbling blocks to their efforts has been finding
local sources for grains, which are grown mainly on large, distant
corporate farms. At the same time, commodity prices for grains--and
the products made from them--have skyrocketed due to rising energy
costs and increased demand. In this book, Gene Logsdon proves that
anyone who has access to a large garden or small farm can (and
should) think outside the agribusiness box and learn to grow
healthy whole grains or beans--the base of our culinary food
pyramid--alongside their fruits and vegetables.
Starting from the simple but revolutionary concept of the garden
"pancake patch," Logsdon opens up our eyes to a whole world of
plants that we wrongly assume only the agricultural "big boys" can
grow. He succinctly covers all the basics, from planting and
dealing with pests, weeds, and diseases to harvesting, processing,
storing, and using whole grains. There are even a few recipes
sprinkled throughout, along with more than a little wit and
wisdom.
Never has there been a better time, or a more receptive
audience, for this book. Localvores, serious home gardeners, CSA
farmers, and whole-foods advocates--in fact, all people who value
fresh, high-quality foods--will find a field full of information
and ideas in this once and future classic.
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