Agriculture category: 3369 books
by A. H. Baker
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment,...
The Extended Specimen
Emerging Frontiers in Collections-Based Ornithological Research
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2017
The Extended Specimen highlights the research potential for ornithological specimens, and is meant to encourage ornithologists poised to initiate a renaissance in collections-based ornithological research. Contributors illustrate how collections and specimens are used in novel ways by adopting emerging...
by V. C. Fishwick
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
This text contains a detailed treatise on the rearing and maintenance of farm livestock, with particular focus on cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses. A great book sure to appeal to existing and prospective farmers alike, this antique book is of timeless value and is not to be missed by those with an...
by Phillip A Thacker, Roy N Kirkwood
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2017
Feed represents the single greatest expense associated with bringing pigs to market weight. Therefore, if you can reduce the cost of feeding without detriment to pig performance, the economics of swine production will improve. The ingredient list for swine rations has become fairly limited, and the...
by Susannah Robin Parkin
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2015
Sheep have been farmed in Britain for hundreds of years and more than thirty million sheep now inhabit these islands. The many breeds developed over this time have been carefully matched to their surroundings – from the hardy, seaweed-eating North Ronaldsay to the tough hill-dwelling Swaledale and...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
There is increasing interest in the biology of domestic animals ranging from genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, nutritional physiology, and systems biology. This book touches on all of these, with a particular focus on topics such as domestic animals as comparative models to humans, molecular...
by Sean Brock
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2014
New York Times best seller
Winner, James Beard Foundation Award, Best Book of the Year in American Cooking
Winner, IACP Julia Child First Book Award
Sean Brock is the chef behind the game-changing restaurants Husk and McCrady’s, and his first book offers all of his inspired recipes. With...
Growing Resistance
Canadian Farmers and the Politics of Genetically Modified Wheat
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
In 2004 Candian farmers led an international coalition to a major victory for the anit-GM movement by defeating the introduction of Monsanto's genetically modified wheat. Canadian farmers' strong opposition to GM wheat marked a stark contrast to previous producer acceptance of other genetically modified...
Goat School
A Master Class in Caprine Care and Cooking
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2011
Getting your goat has never been easier. This book is part manual part cookbook, perfect for homesteaders or families looking to own goats for fun or function. It's also a perfect how-to guide for starting a small goat-based business. Packed with insider information on everything from breeding to...
How to Make Maple Syrup
From Gathering Sap to Marketing Your Own Syrup. A Storey BASICS® Title
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2014
Third-generation syrup makers Alison and Steven Anderson show you how to collect sap using a tree-friendly tubing system and then cook, package, and even market your own syrup. With expert advice for first-time bottlers, the Andersons share their passion with a contagious excitement that is as inspiring as a bowl of sugar on snow.
The Fresh Honey Cookbook
84 Recipes from a Beekeeper's Kitchen
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013
Indulge your sweet tooth all year long with honey’s many seasonal flavors. Use avocado honey to add depth to April’s baby carrots; spice up your July peaches with sourwood honey; and add some cranberry honey to November’s Thanksgiving spread. This delightful book is filled with bits of honey...
Beginning Beekeeping
Everything You Need to Make Your Hive Thrive!
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2017
Beginning Beekeeping is a simple, straightforward approach that gives you the basics to get started with beekeeping, while following a balanced, objective approach that weighs the pros and cons of conventional and organic methodologies. Featuring more than 120 beautiful color photos, this guide will...
by Leigh Tate
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2014
Ever wonder how to tell if your doe is ready for that buck? Detecting whether a doe is in heat may be obvious, or it may not. This little eBook tells you how to know when your doe is in heat, how to tell when your buck is in rut, how to make a buck rag, how to test for pregnancy, how to calculate kidding dates, and more.
The Joy of Foraging
Gary Lincoff's Illustrated Guide to Finding, Harvesting, and Enjoying a World of Wild Food
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Discover the edible riches in your backyard, local parks, woods, and even roadside! In The Joy of Foraging, Gary Lincoff shows you how to find fiddlehead ferns, rose hips, beach plums, bee balm, and more, whether you are foraging in the urban jungle or the wild, wild woods. You will also learn about...