Photograph by Kristy Rustay.
A Breath of Fresh Air
On the farm, May is the month of hope, plans, energy, and joy. From pre-dawn till dusk, farmers tote plants to beds, move livestock to fresh grass, bring early produce to market, repair this tool, fix that fence. Meanwhile, leaves are unfurling and fresh oxygen is surging into the atmosphere. Stop and breathe in that brand-new air, look around, roll and stretch your shoulders . . . and then get back to those chores!
Storey has dedicated the month of May to those who work the land — life-long farmers and beginners alike. Many of our authors are hands-on, hardworking farmers. Whether you have a small backyard farm or you produce food for local or far-reaching populations, our expert authors have information and knowledge that will help you grow your knowledge, skills, and business.
Storey’s Fresh Picks, our ebook farmstand, has a harvest of farm-related ebooks — at $2.99 each — for the entire month of May! We are also running the Farming 101 Giveaway, with a grand prize valued over $475. The contest deadline is May 15, 2013 — click here to enter!
Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks
If you want to incubate, hatch, and brood chicks yourself, rather than buying them from a hatchery, this is the guide you need. Poultry authority Gail Damerow explains exactly how... Read more
Storey’s Guide to Growing Organic Vegetables & Herbs for Market
Keith Stewart covers everything you need to know to successfully grow and market organic vegetables and herbs, covering land, equipment, crop mix, growing techniques, irrigation, soil fertility, pests, greenhouses, harvesting,... Read more
Storey’s Guide to Growing Organic Orchard Fruits
Danny Barney covers everything you need to know to successfully grow and market organic orchard fruits, from selecting the right site and cultivars to meeting organic standards and acquiring certifications;... Read more
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals
Imagine a weekend breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, and honey from your own chickens, pigs, and bees. Or a holiday meal with your own heritage-breed turkey as the main attraction. With... Read more
The Organic Farming Manual
Whether you’re just starting out or transitioning from traditional farming techniques, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to know about growing and marketing organic produce, grains, meat, and dairy.... Read more
Reclaiming Our Food
Reclaiming Our Food tells the stories of people across the United States who are finding new ways to grow, process, and distribute food for their own communities. It is a... Read more




















