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The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way by Michael Phillips Publisher Comments Many people want to grow fruit on a small scale but lack the insight to be successful orchardists. Growing tree fruits and berries is something virtually anyone with space and passionate desire can do - given wise guidance and a personal commitment to... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Trade Paper 
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How to Grow More Vegetables, Eighth Edition: (And Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You by John Jeavons Publisher Comments Decades before the terms “eco-friendly” and “sustainable growing” entered the vernacular, How to Grow More Vegetables demonstrated that small-scale, high-yield, all-organic gardening methods could yield bountiful crops over... (read more) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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Agrarian Dreams: The Paradox of Organic Farming in California by Julie Guthman Publisher Comments In an era of escalating food politics, many believe organic farming to be the agrarian answer. In this first comprehensive study of organic farming in California, Julie Guthman casts doubt on the current wisdom about organic food and agriculture, at... (read more) Your price: $22.95 New - Trade Paper
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Free-Range Chicken Gardens: How to Create a Beautiful, Chicken-Friendly Yard by Jessi Bloom Publisher Comments Many gardeners fear chickens will peck away at their landscape, and chicken lovers often shy away from gardening for the same reason. But you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden, too! Fresh eggs aren't the only benefit — chickens can... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition by Andrea Fascetti Publisher Comments The field of Clinical Nutrition continues to grow rapidly. Many veterinarians are now trying to incorporate nutrition into the health management of their patients. Currently the field is expanding at a faster pace than veterinary curriculums. Many... (read more) Your price: $103.75 New - Hardcover
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Know Your Cows by Jack Byard Publisher Comments Did you know that the Dexter breed of cattle stands hardly taller than a St. Bernard dog? They specialize in browsing low-quality vegetation. Did you know that Devon cattle were the first pure breed in America, arriving in the Plymouth colony with the... (read more) Your price: $6.95 New - Trade Paper
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Environmental Physiology of Livestock by R. J. Collier Publisher Comments Environmental stress is one of the most significant factors affecting livestock performance and health, and it is only expected to increase with effects of global warming. Environmental Physiology of Livestock brings together the latest research on... (read more) Your price: $199.95 New - Hardcover
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Know Your Pigs by Jack Byard Publisher Comments Did you know that wild razorback hogs probably were imported into the United States from Russia during the 19th century? Pigs in general are good foragers and most breeds are able to live off the land. Seven breeds of pigs are common in the United... (read more) Your price: $6.95 New - Trade Paper
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Chicken (Animal) by Annie Potts Publisher Comments No creature has been subject to such extremes of reverence and exploitation as the chicken. Hens have been venerated as cosmic creators and roosters as solar divinities. Many cultures have found the mysteries of birth, healing, death and... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Wild & Wacky Bird Houses and Feeders: 18 Creative and Colorful Projects That Add Fun to Your Backyard by Paul Meisel Synopsis Make your backyard more exciting with a unique bird or squirrel feeder or a birdhouse that will be sure to attract the attention of backyard critters, not to mention that of your neighbors. In Wild and Wacky Bird Houses and Feeders, you’ll... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The World According to Monsanto: Pollution, Corruption, and the Control of Our Food Supply by Marie-monique Robin Synopsis Hailed as “a truly eye-opening view of how American business-as-usual really works” by the Daily Kos and “an alarming and uncompromising investigation” by Le Monde, The World According to Monsanto charts award-winning journalist and... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Breaking Through Concrete: Building an Urban Farm Revival by David Hanson Publisher Comments Which came first, the city or the farm? People have always grown food in urban spaces--on windowsills and sidewalks, and in backyards and neighborhood parks--but today, urban farmers are leading an environmental and social movement that transforms our... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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The Chicken Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Reference by Gail Damerow Publisher Comments The A-Z Chicken CompanionFrom addled to wind egg, crossed beak to zygote, if it concerns chickens, it's covered in this comprehensive encyclopedia. Now you can find the answers to all your chicken questions quickly, easily -- and accompanied by... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Aquaculture Biotechnology by Garth L. Fletcher Publisher Comments A sustainable and profitable aquaculture industry is technology and innovation driven. The biotechnological advances of the last few decades have unlocked molecular and genetic techniques to improve production traits, enhance treatment and diagnosis of... (read more) Your price: $199.95 New - Hardcover
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Clinical Immunology of the Dog and Cat by Michael Day Publisher Comments The book details the manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of immune-related disease in the dog and cat. It is illustrated throughout in full-color to show and explain to the reader as clearly as possible the complicated principles of disease and... (read more) Your price: $94.95 New - Trade Paper
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Know Your Chickens by Jack Byard Synopsis This title introduces 44 breeds of chicken. The author accompanies each with a description of the animal's appearance and explains the different colors and patterns which appear within the breed. He has thoroughly researched the history of each animal... (read more) Your price: $6.95 New - Trade Paper
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Growing a Farmer: How I Learned to Live Off the Land by Kurt Timmermeister Publisher Comments When he purchased four acres of land on Vashon Island, Kurt Timmermeister was only looking for an affordable home near the restaurants he ran in Seattle. But as he slowly settled into his new property, he became awakened to the connection between what he... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper
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Urological Disorders of the Dog and Cat by Peter E. Holt Publisher Comments This book provides veterinary practitioners and trainees with a concise, systematic guide to all medical and surgical aspects of urological diseases and disorders affecting dogs and cats. The author focuses first on assessment of the patient and the main... (read more) Your price: $53.25 New - Trade Paper
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The Rabbit Book: A Guide to Raising and Showing Rabbits by Samantha Johnson Publisher Comments If you want to keep pet bunnies or exhibit rabbits at shows, the 4-H Guide to Raising Rabbits has everything you need to know about selecting and caring for healthy animals. Advice on feeding, housing, and much more will help you set up your own... (read more) Your price: $17.99 New - Trade Paper
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Society for Experimental Biology Seminar #62: Fish Stress and Health in Aquaculture by G. K. Iwama Publisher Comments The principal themes of this 1997 book are stress and health in fish. Stress is of central concern in aquaculture, as the various stressors which accompany intensive fish husbandry can predispose the fish to compromised growth and health, and promote... (read more) Your price: $44.75 New - Trade Paper
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