OUR 30+ HOMESTEADING BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS (FOR THE NOVICE OR PRO)

If you're a homesteader or wanting to learn homesteading skills, these are our top book picks!

Whether you're wanting to learn how to become a modern homesteader or to homestead the old-fashioned way, whether you have 40 acres or a tiny patio on a balcony apartment. These homesteading books are the best we've found and will help you on your journey to becoming a homesteader. (https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-h...)

Time Stamps
0:00 - Chit Chat
2:13 - Question of the Day - Where did we buy our water nozzle? (affiliate link:
3:38 - Special Announcements!
7:43 - Topic of the day - Our Top Homesteading Book Recommendations
8:08 - Basic Homesteading Books
11:44 - Top Gardening Books
16:40 - Preservation/Canning Books
20:00 - Raising Farm Animals Books
25:20 - Books on Dairy
28:48 - Permaculture Books
34:10 - Basic Cooking Books
26:23 - Extending the Garden Season Books
37:40 - Growing Herbs/Herbal Remedies Books
40:32 - Fun Fictional Books
42:28 - Our #1 Top Book Choice!

Hose Nozzle: https://amzn.to/2Zbc9rV

Books (affiliate links):
-The Encyclopedia of Country Living BY Carla Emory https://amzn.to/3efr4Fx
-Gardening When it Counts by Steve Solomon https://amzn.to/2AIPVUv
-The Intelligent Gardener by Steve Solomon https://amzn.to/2ZSUkgn
-Independence Days: Guide to Food Storage and Preservation https://amzn.to/2DsW20j
-Surviving Off Off-Grid by Michael Bunker (NOT BEYOND OFF GRID) https://amzn.to/3iRcJmu
-How to Grow More Vegetables BY John Jeavons https://amzn.to/2ZYxqE6
-The Market Gardener by Jean Martin Fortier https://amzn.to/38GEJEw
-Ball Blue Book https://amzn.to/31Evakg
-Ball Canning Book https://amzn.to/2N6ZQW7
-Complete Guide to Pressure Canning https://amzn.to/2ofSV4E (This is NOT mentioned in the video, but is regularly recommended through the webinars and the canning class)
-Preserving with Pomona's Pectin https://amzn.to/2Oc40x6
-Traditionally Fermented Foods by Shannon Stonger https://amzn.to/2BYaNYD
-Pastured Poultry Profits BY Joel Salatin https://amzn.to/3iN2Ypf
-Keeping a Family Cow BY Joann Growman https://amzn.to/3ehu0S9
-Grass-Fed Cattle BY Julius Rouchelle https://amzn.to/2Cn0Rri
-STEAK by Mark Schatzker https://amzn.to/3iPMqg8
-Milk Cow Kitchen by Mary Jane Butters https://amzn.to/2O7SuTe
-Art of Natural Cheesemaking BY David Asher https://amzn.to/322aYgc
-Introduction to Permaculture BY Bill Mollison https://amzn.to/3gLNcsG
-The Resilient Farm and Homestead by Ben Falk https://amzn.to/2ZPA8vI

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- Healthy Healing at Home - Free 4 video workshop on our herb course Herbal Medicine Cabinet: Colds: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

- Meals on Your Shelf- Free 4 video workshop on canning. The Abundant Pantry: Canning
https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-f...

Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs:

- 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
https://classes.homesteadingfamily.co...
- Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden
https://homesteadingfamily.com/5Steps...
- Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

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