Small-Scale Grain Raising, Second Edition: An Organic Guide to Growing, Processing, and Using Nutritious Whole Grains, for Home Gardeners and Local Farmers
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- ISBN13: 9781603580779
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
First published in 1977, this book—from one of America’s most legendary and prolific agricultural writers—became an nearly instant classic among homestead gardeners and tiny farmers. Now fully updated and available once more, Tiny-Scale Grain Raising offers an entirely new generation of readers the best introduction to a wide range of both common and lesser-known specialty grains and related meadow crops, from corn, wheat, and rye to buckwheat, millet, rice, spelt, flax, and even beans and sunflowers.
More and more Americans are seeking out locally grown foods, yet one of the real stumbling blocks to their efforts has been finding local sources for grains, which are grown mainly on large, distant corporate farms. At the same time, commodity prices for grains—and the products made from them—have skyrocketed due to rising energy costs and increased demand. In this book, Gene Logsdon proves that anyone who has access to a large garden or tiny farm can (and should) reflect outside the agribusiness box and learn to grow healthy whole grains or beans—the base of our culinary food pyramid—alongside their fruits and vegetables.
Starting from the simple but revolutionary concept of the garden “pancake patch,” Logsdon opens up our eyes to a whole world of plants that we wrongly assume only the agricultural “huge boys” can grow. He succinctly covers all the basics, from planting and dealing with pests, weeds, and diseases to harvesting, processing, storing, and using whole grains. There are even a few recipes sprinkled throughout, along with more than a small wit and wisdom.
Never has there been a better time, or a more receptive audience, for this book. Localvores, serious home gardeners, CSA farmers, and whole-foods advocates—in fact, all people who value fresh, high-quality foods—will find a meadow full of information and thoughts in this once and future classic.
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I was very disappointed in this book because I was hoping I was going to get the definitive work on grains that would answer my questions about dryland grain farming and alternative crops like millet. The section on millet was poorly written and even left out a whole genus of millet that is most commonly grown in Japan. His comment about millet-it was too confusing. There is excellent information in this book, and some holes huge enough to drive a truck through. I am sorry I bought this book.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
I cannot give a personal evaluation of this book because it was agreed as a gift to our son who has special interest in organic farming. He requested this book so I’m guessing that he is highly satisfied. The book arrived in brilliant shape and within excellent time. Thank you.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
A tractor and acreage is called for in most of the situations raised in this book. It’s the classic 1977 book on tiny, organic grain production. It’s especially useful for grain for beer and additional malt beverage building operations, or as the leader originally wrote, for tiny-scale bakery operations. A fantastic book, but not for gardeners. If you have an acre, or a couple of acres, and want to try raising grain, then this is your book.
Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
A pretty excellent book with information that is usually hard to find.
If you’re a tiny-scale grain planter, this book is a must have.
Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
An brilliant description of how tiny scale grains (corn,wheat,sorgums,oats,dry beans,rye,barely,buckwheat,millet and legumes can be grown for both human and livestock consumption. Logsdon, the consummate farmer and sustainable agricultural advocate, clarifies not only the planting and harvesting methodologies for each grain, but also gives insight into equipment and storage as well as rotational uses. Together with his All Flesh is lawn, this book provides a fantastic deal of information on the topic for one with tiny acreage who wants both efficiency and capability for producing these crops. Highly recommended.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5