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We’re so happy spring is finally here! This May, we’ve got a bumper crop of farm-friendly ebooks. Scroll on for more details!
Photograph of Farm Girl Farm by © Jason Houston. Used by permission. Thanks Jason!
May 2013
A Breath of Fresh Air
On the farm, May is the month of hope, big plans, energy, and joy. From pre-dawn till dusk, tasks fill farmers’ days: toting plants to beds, moving livestock and their young ’uns to fresh grass, bringing early produce to market, repairing this tool, fixing that fence. Meanwhile, across the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, leaves are unfurling and expanding. Fresh oxygen is surging into our atmosphere. Stop now and then and breathe in that brand-new air, look around, roll and stretch your shoulders. . . and then get back to those chores!
This Month’s Fresh Picks!
Farming Fundamentals
Real farmers share their practical knowledge of successful farming. This harvest of ebooks — at $2.99 each — will help any farmer grow his or her knowledge, skills, and business.
- The Best Fences
- Learn how to build the fence that’s right for you — from choosing a design and the right materials to constructing the fence efficiently and safely. Download your free copy of The Best Fences by entering your email below!
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- The Backyard Goat
- Whether you want to raise goats for milk and fiber or keep them as pets or companion animals, this book covers all the essentials. You’ll learn how to choose the right goats for your needs and space, house and feed them, keep them healthy, milk and shear them, breed them, raise newborn kids, and more.
- $16.95 in paperback. You save $14 on this pick!
- Barnheart
- Homesteader Jenna Woginrich tells the off-beat, poignant, and hilarious story of her quest to find a permanent home for herself and her livestock. Even when taking on cranky neighbors, small-town politics, and the difficulties of running a farm alone on a shoestring, she never loses her sense of humor. You’ll find inspiration in this entertaining tale of longing and striving for a more authentic life.
- $14.95 in paperback. You save $12 on this pick!
- Storey Basics: Finding Good Farmland
- This practical guide contains all the information you need to have before purchasing farmland, covering everything from the characteristics of the land and the surrounding area to government regulations, land use considerations, and financing. Checklists and questionnaires are included to help you decide exactly what you need and how to find it.
- $5.95 in paperback. You save $3 on this pick!
- Greenhorns
- Greenhorns comprises 50 original essays by new farmers who write about their experiences in the field from a wide range of angles, both practical and inspirational. Funny and sad, serious and light-hearted, these essays touch on everything from financing and machinery to family, community building, and social change.
- $14.95 in paperback. You save $12 on this pick!
- Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business
- Running a small farm goes beyond growing, raising, and crafting artisanal products. The fruits of your labor also have to be marketed and sold to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. To help farmers position themselves well in the market, Sarah Aubrey offers a savvy reference that covers everything from business plans and financing to market research and web design.
- $19.95 in paperback. You save $17 on this pick!
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