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Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon. When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he's an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon. Authors Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul share Farmer Tantoh's inspiring story.
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Christine Heinrichs, author of the critically acclaimed How to Raise Chickens, teaches you how to care for every type of feathered friend. Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Poultry, fowl expert Christine Heinrichs offers her seasoned...
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"Are you really what you eat? David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklae take us far beyond the well-worn adage to deliver a new truth : the roots of good health start on farms. What Your Food Ate marshals evidence from recent and forgotten science to illustratehow the health of the soil ripples through to that of crops, livestock, and ultimately us. The long-running partnerships through which crops and soil life nourish one another suffuse plant and animal...
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"A profound, graceful, and literary work of philosophy and economics, well tempered for our times, and yet timeless. . . . It will change the way you look at the food you put into your body. Which is to say, it can change who you are." — Boston Globe
A 10th anniversary edition of Barbara Kingsolver's New York Times bestseller that describes her family's adventure as they move to a farm in southern
...8) Hello, farm!
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Extends a greeting to farm animals, including horses, cows, roosters and sheep.--
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"Learn how the smallest window sill, the tiniest balcony, or a sliver of space on a bookcase can be adorned by thriving greenery! This book is the inspiration you need to make your small living space greener--whether you rent a small apartment, own a small home, or just want to bring some living color to your indoor space. 50 Simple Indoor Miniature Gardens is filled with 50 inventive micro-garden ideas that were specifically selected for their simplicity...
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"A career in the field of food, agriculture, or natural resources is ideal for people who enjoy the outdoors and don't mind getting their hands dirty. Farm work with crops or livestock is just part of the picture. In-demand careers in the field include butchers, groundskeepers, forest firefighters, and more. The good news is that the skills needed for these fields can largely be learned on the job, and you can enter these positions with just a high...
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Animals need their own space, and nowhere is this more apparent than for those who own multiple animals. When not given their own private space to be alone in many animals, especially dogs and livestock will become overly territorial, marking space, and fighting with other animals or even humans for a place to call their own.
Yet many owners put off or overlook the need for building homes for their animals because they think it might be too hard...
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Valuable advice from an expert in soil science. Intended for both small and medium-size gardens, Improving Your Soil reveals the steps to take to achieve the perfect soil base in which to grow plants. With directions on amending poor soil, modifying mediocre earth, aerating compacted topsoil and substrates, and testing pH levels, this book enables gardeners to nurture their plants and promote more abundant growth. The features of good soil include...
20) Pumpkins!
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Presents a history of pumpkins, how they are grown, their nutritional value, and recipes using pumpkin.
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