From kowens@teleport.comSun Mar 19 23:55:49 1995 Date: Sun, 19 Mar 1995 16:36:52 -0500 From: Jeff Owens Reply to: homestead@world.std.com To: homestead@world.std.com Subject: Homestead books Here are some books that we use fairly often. If the book is already on the list, then this is just a vote for the books usefulness. The Owner-Build Homestead Ken Kern Owner Builder Publications, 1975 The Farmer's Dog John Holmes Popular Dogs Publishing, 1984 The Four-Season Harvest Eliot Coleman R. R. Donneley & Sons, 1992 The Bread machine Cookbook IV (Whole grains & natural sugars) Donna German Bristol Publishing, 1992 How to Survive Without a Salary Charles Long Horizon Publishing, 1981 The Handbook for Fruit Explorers Ram Fishman North American Fruit Explorers, 1986 NAFEX is an organization of people who experiment with fruit trees. It has a periodic newsletter which is consists of articles and letter submitted by members. I recommend it for anyone interested in fruit trees. The handbook above is part of the membership fees. I don't have the current address, if anyone wants it I will post it when the next newsletter arrives. I read somewhere that Eliot Coleman bought land from the Nearings and somewhat follows in their foot steps. His book seems to be practical data from someone who is serious about food production. Ken Kern's book is a little out of date, but fun reading. It has the feel of someone who has had hands on experience. Jeff (vote with your lifestyle)