Off Grid Farming Essentials

A Comprehensive Handbook for Nut and Fruit Trees, Greenhouse and Garden Types, Beekeeping, and Fish Farming

By: John Utterback

Narrated by: Donald Cuddington

Off Grid Farming Essentials can help you be more successful and overcome off grid challenges. This audiobook begins by explaining everything you need to know about planting, growing, maintaining, harvesting, and storing your homegrown nuts and fruit.

The audiobook then describes which greenhouse structure or garden type will work best for your particular harsh weather challenges—such as too hot, cold, dry, wet, or windy.

You will then learn all about acquiring bees, beehive designs, beekeeping equipment, beehive management, bee health, inspections, seasonal care, and honey harvesting. Finally, you will discover all there is to know about fish farming in open ponds, rearing in net pens and cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, and aquaponics.

• Discover how to get the most yield from your nut and fruit trees, by selecting the best variety for your chill hours, and pollination pairing requirements.
• Learn how to have a healthy and productive garden, even in the harshest weather conditions, and even if your soil is poor or your water is limited.
• Find out which option of acquiring honeybees is best for beginners, and which variety of bees, and type of beehive is best for starting an apiary for honey.
• Discover how to keep your bees healthy, produce maximum honey, and avoid the common problems.
• Discover how to build a pond and raise fish for maximum yield and long-term recreation.
• Learn how to raise 100 lb. of fish in 6 months without a pond, in as little as 100 square feet.

There is no better feeling than to be able to grow your own food on your own homestead. With this audiobook, you will have everything you will need to know to make your off grid farming a success!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 John E. Utterback (P)2025 John E. Utterback

A must-listen

With clear explanations and actionable advice, this guide turns what can feel like a daunting journey into an achievable lifestyle. If you're ready to grow your own food, raise bees and fish, and create a resilient off-grid homestead, Off Grid Farming Essentials is your all-in-one resource. Practical, inspiring, and deeply informative—this audiobook is a must-listen for aspiring off-gridders.

Future plan

Having your own farm is the first thought that it is impossible to have a self-sufficient farm without specialized knowledge. However, this book is breaking all those preconceptions one by one. Advice and tips based on the preparation, process, and experience of off-grid farming create an opportunity and give you confidence. It allows you to follow along and easily draw ideas, such as distinguishing between various types of agricultural and marine products, providing detailed information, offering step-by-step guidance, and exploring different approaches. The author's consideration stands out in that it is organized in a way that even beginners can follow along and understand without feeling burdened. I do not live in an environment where I can start off-grid. Still, it is one of my wishes to put into practice when the conditions are formed in the future. This book will guide me to that future.

Great PDF attachment

This audiobook is more than just a how-to, it’s an invitation to embrace a more self-reliant and rewarding lifestyle. A must-have resource for anyone serious about off-grid living!

The narration is both knowledgeable and encouraging, making complex topics feel approachable and achievable. He breaks down each area of off-grid farming into manageable steps, so you don’t feel overwhelmed but instead motivated.

One of the best parts is the included PDF attachment, which acts as a handy reference guide to all the key concepts discussed. It’s filled with diagrams, checklists, and detailed instructions that are perfect for reviewing while you're out in the garden or planning your setup. The PDF makes it easy to revisit important info without having to re-listen to entire chapters.

Practical Guidance for Aspiring Off-Grid Growers

Off Grid Farming Essentials by John Utterback offers a solid, approachable guide for anyone curious about self-sufficient living. I appreciated how it broke down complex topics—like greenhouse selection, beekeeping practices, and aquaponics—into manageable, straightforward steps that didn’t feel overwhelming. The section on fruit and nut tree varieties and chill hour requirements helped me better understand what would grow well in my region. Even as someone still dreaming of off-grid living, I felt encouraged and more equipped to plan for it.
The narration was easy to follow and never too technical, making it feel more like a conversation than a lecture. Whether you’re ready to start your homestead or are just exploring the idea, this audiobook provides a realistic and encouraging path forward. It strikes a good balance between foundational knowledge and practical application without oversimplifying the work involved.

Practical and useful guide!

This guide is a wealth of knowledge! If you’re looking to begin off grid farming, you need this book. It’s neatly organized into four parts, based on the type of farming you’re doing: orchards, greenhouses, beekeeping, or fish farming. I really liked how the author included materials needed, as well as success tips and personal examples for each topic. The book is absolutely full of information on each of these topics. I can’t imagine finding a more comprehensive guide. Whether you’re a newbie to off grid farming or a seasoned farmer looking to make your operations more efficient, I think you’ll find this book extremely helpful.