Agriculture category: 3369 books
Whole-Farm Planning
Ecological Imperatives, Personal Values, and Economics
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Part of the NOFA Guides. Includes information on:
Lessons from systems science (including tools)
Assessing the whole farm (what are we managing? the people, physical and mental assets, money)
Understanding the farm ecosystems (the water and mineral cycles, dynamics of the biological community,...
Clean Fashion
Water Footprint von Textilien
Language: German
Release Date: January 19, 2015
Angelika Adamcyk befasst sich in ihrem Buch mit dem so genannten Water Footprint. Dieser misst die Beeinträchtigung von Wasserressourcen und veranschaulicht die Nutzung bzw. Verschwendung dieses lebensnotwendigen Rohstoffs. Neben dem täglichen Gebrauch werden insbesondere für die Herstellung von...
The Functional Foods Revolution
Healthy People, Healthy Profits
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2014
Foods that promote human health - 'functional foods' or nutraceuticals - have caught the imagination of the global food industry. All the household-name companies are developing them as a key driver in their global strategies. They see the prospect of new markets and bigger margins, but the issues...
by Cheryl K. Smith
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2010
Raise goats and reap the rewards. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats.
Raising Goats For Dummies is your How-to guide for*:*
Breaking down the complicated process of choosing and...
by Philip Hasheider
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Pigs were once known as "mortgage lifters," a term that endears them to many small farmers. Whether you want a pig on your property for pleasure or profit, on a small scale or large, this is the book you should have.
From first considerations to last, choosing a breed to bringing...
How To Raise Cattle
Everything You Need To Know
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2007
A few head of cattle or a large herd, a small farm or vast ranch, dairy cows or beef: Whatever your circumstances or objective, if you want to raise cattle, this book tells you all you need to know. A primer for the new farmer and a refresher for the veteran, How to Raise Cattle guides readers through...
A Field Guide to Buying Organic
An Aisle-by-Aisle Guide to Every Organic Product
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2008
The definitive guide to healthful, affordable food shopping in the Organic Age—from a pioneer in the organic movement
What does it really mean when a food is labeled organic? While many of us believe there are good reasons to buy organic, what exactly are they? The authors of this indispensable...
Grass-Fed Cattle
How to Produce and Market Natural Beef
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
Successfully raise grass-fed cattle and enjoy the benefits of great-tasting beef and a financially stable enterprise. In this comprehensive guide, Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising healthy and thriving grass-fed cattle, offering advice on herd selection, pasture management, medical care,...
Defending Beef
The Case for Sustainable Meat Production
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
For decades it has been nearly universal dogma among environmentalists and health advocates that cattle and beef are public enemy number one.
But is the matter really so clear cut? Hardly, argues environmental lawyer turned rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman in her new book, Defending Beef.
The...
Chickens, Ducks and Bees
A beginner's guide to keeping livestock in the garden
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Growing your own vegetables often leads gardeners to want to go one step further and keep some livestock. Chickens, ducks and bees are the most likely candidates for the first time livestock owner - especially if you live in a town or have only a small amount of land. They can all be kept happily...
by Deborah Zappa
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2015
Hatching chicks is very rewarding and not difficult but there is a need to pay attention to details. Incubating Chickens gives all the detail needed to a successful hatch. Humidity and temperature are critical. There are three ways to measure humidity and you need to know which method your incubator...
by
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Beef Cattle Production and Trade covers all aspects of the beef industry from paddock to plate. It is an international text with an emphasis on Australian beef production, written by experts in the field. The book begins with an overview of the historical evolution of world beef consumption and introductory...
by Edward C. Ash
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
"Farming" is a comprehensive guide to farming, with chapters on every aspect including how to grow a range of vegetable produce, keeping all manner of livestock, maintaining machinery, common problems and pitfalls, making a profit, etc. Although old, this vintage handbook contains a wealth...
by Alan McDonald
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2011
The author has taken his experience of farming and gardening in several countries over 60 years to produce the book for the benefit of those with less experience. It is presented in three parts and they are probably best read in order of publication. He does not tell the reader how acquiring land...