Homesteading: How to Find New Independence on the Land

The organic homestead means something deeper than either the nobility of work or the pleasantness of leisure. What it must provide -- if the homestead is to have true success -- is a shrine to tranquility, an island of calm sanity to which you can retreat each day from the hectic outside world.

Gene Logsdon is uniquely qualified to write about homesteading -- his heart has never been far from the land. He was born and raised on his family s farm, and as an adult he established a two-acre homestead before moving on to operate a 32-acre farm of his own.

A prolific writer on a range of agricultural subjects, Gene Logsdon is beloved for his practical insight, folksy wisdom, and deep reverence for the natural world. He teaches and practices a homesteading philosophy of peaceful coexistence; of accommodating oneself to nature rather than dominating it.

Homesteading is one of his first books, and the time-tested techniques it teaches are as relevant now as ever. Inside you ll find a wealth of information about maintaining a self-sustaining lifestyle, including: 

•  Financial considerations 
• Soil science 
• Organic vegetable and fruit cultivation 
• Advice on selecting grain crops for your homestead 
• Raising livestock 
• And a great deal more

Complete with photos and illustrations, this book is a wonderful resource for homesteaders and organic farmers alike. With an emphasis on enjoying the simple pleasures of a country life, Logsdon s infectious positivity and humor will keep you smiling even when the going gets tough. He never fails to remind us that the hard work of homesteading ain t worth a thing if you forget to put down your hoe, relax, and soak up the tranquil beauty of your natural surroundings.

Gene Logsdon and his wife Carol have a small-scale experimental farm in Wyandot County, Ohio. Gene is the author of numerous books and magazine articles on farm-related issues, and believes sustainable pastoral farming is the solution for our stressed agricultural system."