Smallholding as a concept is not limited to small-scale farming, and
anyone can bring parts of it to their everyday lifestyle, whether it's a
window box to grow produce, a garden to keep chickens, or a field or two
for other livestock. Providing a comprehensive overview of smallholding
for the beginner, Smallholding is a practical guide to growing food and
farming livestock. It helps the reader learn how to incorporate some
self-sufficiency into their lifestyle, to become knowledgeable enough to
keep livestock, and to enjoy working and being productive with the land
they have. It also gives information about making a profit from the
fruits of labor, such as selling surplus home grown produce at the farm
gate or farmers' markets. Contents include: an A-Z growing guide for
fruits and vegetables; buying or renting land; soil health; composting;
fruit trees; pasture management; and stock fencing. Detailed livestock
information is also given on: keeping bees; caring for poultry; goats;
llamas and alpacas; pigs; sheep and cattle; and the legal requirements
that come with it. Smallholding is a practical, comprehensive guide to
smallholding for beginners, aimed at people who have access to land, as
well as those growing produce in their back garden. Georgina Starmer is
an experienced writer on rural topics, and author of several smallholder
articles for 5M websites. She shares her passion for smallholding,
sustainability and natural food on her blog. [Subject: Farm Studies,
Agriculture Studies, Agricultural Policy]
