So anyways, the reason for this post is to review a book I recently bought called Mini Farming: Self Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre by Brett L. Markham.
Not only is this book comprehensive and gives great starting information, but I feel like my farm dreams are more attainable now. I don't need 100 acres of prime farm land, but on literally a fraction of an acre, I can grow enough produce to feed our family and have enough left over to sell (even $10,000 worth!!) It has step by step info on how to start up what the author calls a "mini farm". The only thing it is lacking is information on keeping bees, which is something I would be interested in doing, and it seems like an important part of many homesteads (especially with all the pollination that's going to need to take place!). But there are a bazillion books on the subject and I would probably be better off getting more thorough information from an expert (they are bees, after all - a little intimidating!) But awesome book anyways - I highlighted all over it, will be putting page flags and making notes soon on specifics. Now I can't wait to put it into practice!
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