Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting

Download or read book Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting written by Kim Pezza and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your homestead’s produce with this beginner’s guide to preparing and preserving your hard-earned harvest—all year long! Want to extend the benefits of your backyard bounty? Look no further! This beginner-friendly guide outlines essential preservation techniques and yummy recipes—all from expert farmers. Inside you’ll find information on: • Various methods of preserving (canning, smoking, freezing, drying, pickling, etc.) • Selecting the right preservation method for your crop • Knowing when to preserve—and why • Farmer-approved techniques and preserving set-ups, with illustrations • And much more! Whether you raise livestock or grow crops, there’s a method here that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor year-round! No farmer wants to throw away their hard work, and Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is the perfect guide to ensuring no part of your harvest is wasted.