AnnaM Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Can anyone point me to some good reads for a beginner homesteader/self-sufficient wannabe? We are getting close to moving into our new house and I want to start doing what I can now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 carla emery's book the encyclopedia of country living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I haven't actually read this, but it was recommended to us by some friends who are looking to buy a farm. They are currently working one day a week at a local small farm for the training and they get a discount on farm products (meat, produce, honey). Ten Acres Enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I've got this one too... http://www.amazon.com/The-Backyard-Homestead-Produce-quarter/dp/1603421386/ref=pd_sim_b_9 and it's very good. Not as comprehensive as the Emery book, but helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I am on my kindle so I can't link, but the blot Down To Earth has a ton of great info. She is in the UK, I think, but its still got great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I just got this book "Creating the Low Budget Homestead" and I am enjoying it. I've read the first four chapters so far. For full disclaimer my Dad wrote it. He is a very good writer, and has lived about as self-sufficient as you can get and they started from the ground up. It's taking a while for Amazon to get it in, but there is a new copy on the marketplace. Here's his blog, with a picture of the book. (He has been out of state helping my Grandmother, so you'll have to go back a few months on the blog to see their place.) You didn't say if you needed to go low-budget, but if you are, I recommend his book. (And yes, I'm really excited about it! He's written articles for years, and I'm so thrilled that he's published a book!) For forums - this one is my favorite. Oh, and Back to Basics provides a nice overview of all kinds of skills, it's also one of my favorites. We are trying to be more self sufficient as well, so I'll be glad to see the other resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I like www.thesurvivalmom.com blog. She has some good beginner ifo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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