The CO-OP Country Library

   The CO-OP would like to call attention to a book that has been around since 1978.
   This is "Living on a Few Acres".  It was published  by the USDA, specifically,
   Jack Hayes, who wrote the Preface, and a host of other contributors.

   Living on a Few Acres is a good read for those who have made the decision
   to leave town and become self sufficient on the land. It is also very helpful for 
   those who have already made the move from town out onto the land. It is a good
   reference book. And it makes clear that neither city life nor rural life is perfect.
   It is a matter of trade offs

   This book also touches on the business aspect of moving to the country. Although
   the book is more than 30 years old, not much has changed when it comes to hopes
   of making a small farm pay for itself.

            Living on a Few Acres is available at Amazon.com.
            We found a copy for $2.

                                             This is the second book we would like to recommend. 
           "Stocking Up" by Carol Hupping.
            At left you see Stocking Up III, the 1987 updated
            version. A few updated versions are available.
            Most sell for about $6 and up, new and used from
            Amazon.com.

    This book gives instructions for canning all produce
    from your garden/fruit trees and the dirrections are
    super easy to understand.

     Storing meat may be part of your small farm future, and 
     this book has great instructions, complete with a variety 
    of recipes. Good information.