This is the perfect guide for beginners looking to extend the benefits of their homestead's produce. It covers every topic from selecting and maintaining the resources needed to properly preserve food, to the various methods of preservation and how they are done, to recipes and ideas for making the best use of the preserved bounty. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy the fruits of their labour year round

YOUR BACKYARD FARMING EXPERIENCE BEGINS HERE
Whether for milk or beef, cattle are among the most versatile livestock for your new homestead.
"Backyard Farming: Raising Cattle" is your expert guide to successfully keeping and caring for your herd.
A comprehensive primer for first-time beef and dairy cow owners, "Raising Cattle "includes detailed illustrations and informative photographs that help introduce these animals to your backyard farm, whether you plan to raise a single cow or bull, or an entire herd.
"Raising Cattle" covers a broad range of ownership and care issues from selecting the right breeds and numbers for your wants and needs, housing and land requirements, breeding and raising new calves, and keeping your animals happy and healthy, to enjoying your very own farm-fresh milk, beef, and more.
With "Raising Cattle," you will:
- Learn to understand and appreciate these essential livestock investments
- Build efficient housing for your cows to minimize your workload
- Prepare and care for this unique herd animal, opening up new possibilities for your backyard farm
- Learn to milk your dairy cows and prepare it for sale or personal use
- Discover a variety of delicious homestead recipes
...and many more tips and tricks from experienced farmers to help you achieve success with your cattle.
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Raising Cattle" is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life--and it starts right in your own backyard.
"Backyard Farming" is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, "Backyard Farming" provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference.

Backyard Farming: Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine is your one-stop guide for growing and utilising herbs in your life. Intended to serve as a comprehensive primer for first-time gardeners, detailed illustrations and informative photographs help to eliminate confusion and ease new homesteaders into the world of backyard farming. Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine includes not only instructions on planting, but goes into detail on the many different kinds of ways to use herbs such as marinades and garnishes for your meals or as natural remedies and medicinal cures for what ails you.

This is the ideal resource for the new farmer just starting out, providing a comprehensive guide for preparing and caring for the addition of goats to your backyard farm.