Animal Husbandry / Beef and Dairy / The Urban Farmer's Handbook (Now with 'Look in the Book'!)
Living in a city or built up area, away from the hills and greenery of the countryside, doesn’t necessarily mean that enjoying some of the benefits of rural living is a distant dream, only to be enjoyed in your retirement years.
The Urban Farmer’s Handbook by Paul Peacock, joint Editor of Home Farmer magazine and self-proclaimed ‘self-sufficient in a semi’ enthusiast, tells us all how to grab a slice of the good life regardless of your location or circumstances. He examines the pros and cons facing the urban farmer, covering all aspects of striving to be self-sufficient in the middle of a city, from bee keeping without upsetting the neighbours to keeping pigs on a small acreage.
This bible for the urban farmer is packed with much practical advice including legal and welfare issues, the pitfalls and the joys as well as guidance on both animal husbandry and vegetable gardening on a small-scale. This book is an excellent introduction for anyone wanting to live out the good life in or around the city. Paperback 224 pages
