Backyard Homesteading: A Back-To-Basics Guide to Self-Sufficiency

Backyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use — even if they live in an urban or suburban house on a typical size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome homestead that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables and raise farm animals, including chickens, ducks, and goats. Backyard Homesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas and demonstrates how to use and preserve the bounty they produce.