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Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildred Arms Kalish Staff Pick Those of us who feel like we're "just getting by" will be both humbled and inspired by Kalish's tales of life on an Iowa farm during the Great Depression. Her humorous and heart-warming depiction of a childhood spent working the land and, in doing so... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $2.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Bringing It To the Table: on Farming and Food (09 Edition) by Wendell Berry Staff Pick One of the most prolific and celebrated authors on the subjects of sustainable agriculture and mindful eating, Wendell Berry has influenced the likes of Wes Jackson, Barbara Kingsolver, Gene Logsdon, Barry Lopez, and Michael Pollan, to name a few. Fans... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer by Novella Carpenter Staff Pick If you've ever dabbled in community gardening or thought to yourself, "I could raise chickens!" then Farm City is a must read. Novella Carpenter brings heart and humor to her story of inner-city gardening.... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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How to Grow More Vegetables, 8th Edition: And Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine by John Jeavons Staff Pick If last year's vegetable garden left something to be desired, John Jeavons's How to Grow More Vegetables is the book for you. This thorough and accessible overview of the Grow Biointensive gardening method will show you how to get the most out of your... (read more) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildred Armstrong Kalish Staff Pick Those of us who feel like we're "just getting by" will be both humbled and inspired by Kalish's tales of life on an Iowa farm during the Great Depression. Her humorous and heart-warming depiction of a childhood spent working the land and, in doing so... (read more) List Price $22.00 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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Homesweet Homegrown: How to Grow, Make and Store Food, No Matter Where You Live by Robyn Jasko and Jennifer Biggs Staff Pick Just as a small plot of land can yield a bountiful harvest, this unassuming little book packs quite a punch. Jasko's friendly, informative, and unfussy instructions cover all the basics of growing, preparing, and preserving your own food, while Biggs's... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms by Amy Stewart Staff Pick A blind, lungless little plow that sifts our soil a teaspoon at a time is responsible for engineering our entire ecosystem. Amy Stewart has uncovered the earthworm's purposeful cycle into a delightful read that also serves as a reminder to savor our... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Beekeeper's Lament: How One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees Help Feed America by Hannah Nordhaus Staff Pick Consider the bee, which produces 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey over a lifetime of hundreds of trips to flowers. This intrepid insect is not just industrious, it's a touchstone for ecology today. Subject to threats ranging from monoculture to pesticides... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting by Michael Perry Staff Pick Coop is perfect for anyone dreaming of a "simple" life in the country — and for those already living it. Perry is a brilliant storyteller, and this is a funny and poignant account of his unorthodox childhood and his current quest for some cred as a... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $12.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden by Kim Flottum Staff Pick Bees used to freak me out... then I took up gardening and discovered that bees were in fact more interested in pollinating my flowers and fruit trees than in stinging me to death. I still get a little nervous if I find one crawling on my arm, but we've... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof Staff Pick Composting is a dirty job, but if you've ever tried growing something without the aid of all that nutrient-rich organic matter, you know it's a necessary one. Thankfully, there exists in nature a creature who actually enjoys wading through your kitchen... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Coop: A Family, a Farm, and the Pursuit of One Good Egg (P.S.) by Michael Perry Staff Pick Coop is perfect for anyone dreaming of a "simple" life in the country — and for those already living it. Perry is a brilliant storyteller, and this is a funny and poignant account of his unorthodox childhood and his current quest for some cred as a... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $7.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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Solviva: How to Grow $500,000 on One Acre and Peace on Earth: Learning the Art of Living with Solar-Dynamic, Bio-Benign Design by Anna Edey Staff Pick Your price: $35.00 New - Trade Paper
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Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson Staff Pick One of the most revealing, readable books about the mind to come along in years. A simply fascinating glimpse into animal behavior — on the farm, at home, and even in the mirror.... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $7.50 Used - Hardcover
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Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life by Jenna Woginrich Staff Pick Jenna Woginrich's Made from Scratch is charming, practical, eye-opening, and empowering. From beekeeping to butter churning, it's a wonderful primer, and Woginrich's enthusiasm and humor are inspiring. Plus, she's definitely convinced me to get some... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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Growing a Farmer: How I Learned to Live off the Land by Kurt Timmermeister Staff Pick Seattle chef Kurt Timmermeister is living the dream (my dream, anyway). In this charming memoir he chronicles, missteps and all, how he turned four overgrown acres on Vashon Island into a bona fide farm. A practical and honest account from a self-made... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $14.50 Used - Hardcover
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Chick Days: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens from Hatchlings to Laying Hens by Jenna Woginrich Staff Pick Chick Days is a welcome addition to the ever-growing flock of chicken-keeping guides. In it, Jenna Woginrich, accomplished blogger and author of Made from Scratch, provides an accessible and entertaining overview of backyard chicken keeping, covering... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Living with Goats: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Backyard Herd by Margaret Hathaway Staff Pick Every day, my daughter and I walk by a house that has two pygmy goats hanging out in the front yard. How sweet and charming they are! Perhaps their owners read Living with Goats by Margaret Hathaway. This book is jammed full of useful, practical advice... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Urban Homestead: Your Guide to Self-Sufficient Living in the Heart of the City by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen Staff Pick From the creators of the urban homestead blog HomeGrownEvolution.com comes this thorough and accessible manual to self-sufficient city living. Whatever your desired skill beekeeping, dumpster diving, greywater, vermiculture, lacto-fermentation... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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