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Five acres and independence : a practical guide to the selection and management of the small farm

by M. G. Kains

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This classic of the back-to-the-land movement is packed with solid, timeless information. Written by a renowned horticulturist, it has taught generations how to make their land self-sufficient, with explanations of organic farming techniques and reliable advice on other topics, including irrigation, livestock, crops, greenhouses, fertilizers, much more. 95 figures.

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Canonical title: Five acres and independence : a practical guide to the selection and management of the small farm
Original publication date: 1935

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Languages: English, Spanish
Media: Paper, Ebook
ISBNs: 13
UPCs: 1
ASINs: 17

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Published: 1935
Genres: Home & Garden, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 630.202
LCC: S501 .K27

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