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Author/Editor: David Toht
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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 a urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome "homestead" that al...  read more
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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 a 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 and goats. Backyard Homesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas and demonstrates to readers how to use and preserve the bounty they produce.
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Product Details:

ISBN 10: 1580115217
ISBN 13: 9781580115216
Author/Editor: David Toht
Grade level: 5 and Up
Page Count: 256
Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 10 7/8
Publication date: December 2011
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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Manufacturing books in the United States ensures compliance with strict environmental laws and eliminates the need for international freight shipping, a major contributor to global air pollution.

And printing on recycled paper helps minimize our consumption of trees, water and fossil fuels. Backyard Homesteading: A Back-to-Basics Guide to Self-Sufficiency was printed on paper made with 10% post-consumer waste, and the cover was printed on paper made with 10% post-consumer waste. According to Environmental Defense's Paper Calculator, by using this innovative paper instead of conventional papers, we achieved the following environmental benefits.

Trees Saved: 142 Air Emissions Eliminated: 13847 pounds
Water Saved: 64669 gallons Solid Waste Eliminated: 4146 pounds
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