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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo 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 #homesteadingbooks #bookrecommendations #books #homesteading