Farming Rural

The Practical Guide to Turning Your Land into Reliable Income Tired of watching your hobby farm cost more than it earns? You’re not alone. Most small farmers start with passion but struggle to make it pay. The Hobby Farm Income Blueprint shows you how to change that; step by step, with systems that work in the real world. Author and small-farm business mentor Cal Mason walks you through proven ways to earn steady income from your land without sacrificing your time, your sanity, or your love of farming. Whether you own five acres or a backyard plot, this book gives you a clear, realistic ...

Casual Farming 10 - A Slow Living LitRPG In the heart of the peaceful town of Summer Shandy, we find the Hunter family. They've built a life around the simple, rewarding rhythms of farming. But life has a way of bringing change, and when a new challenge arrives, it strengthens not just their family ties but also their bond with the tight-knit community. Casual Farming is about celebrating the core values of farming life. It's a lively tale about sticking together and the happiness that comes from working the land and watching things grow – from crops to relationships. Join the Hunter ...

This audiobook is the personal memoir of an urban couple's journey to farming rather than a how-to guide and is sure to delight those interested in moving to the country or simply learning more about the struggles of sustainable farming. When Tim and Liz Young decided to leave their comfortable suburban life and become first-time farmers in rural Georgia, they embarked on a journey that would change their lives.

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Do you long for peace and tranquility in the countryside? Then look no further than "The Rural Life," your ultimate guide to living off-grid and homesteading like a pro. In this comprehensive e-book, you will dive into the world of rural living, exploring everything from choosing the right homesteading property to building your dream homestead. With detailed chapters on homestead design and layout, as well as setting up a sustainable water supply, you'll be equipped with all the tools you need to get started on your rural adventure. But ...

The stunning new novel from the Booker Prize-winning, Sunday Times-bestselling author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, read by Scottish actor Lorne MacFadyen. An Oprah's Book Club pick "Lorne MacFadyen narrates Stuart’s extraordinarily beautiful novel of love, secrecy, loneliness, and pride in...

Bloomsbury presents The Book of Wilding by Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell, read by Isabella Tree. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Important and empowering' – BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH 'Get this great guide and be inspired' – STEPHEN FRY 'A handbook of hope ... Buy it, read it, start changing...

Casual Farming 11 - Slow Living LitRPG As seasons pass in Summer Shandy, Jason, once a simple farmer, now stands as a wise father and a leader in his community. His days, rich with the joys of family life and the rhythms of managing his crops, face a new, shadowy challenge. Rumors of an orc wave, a threat from old legends, begin to stir, unsettling the village's peace. In this time of uncertainty, Jason must balance the demands of his farm and the safety of his loved ones. As he prepares to defend his home, the strength of his family bonds and the lessons learned from the changing seasons ...

A first-hand account of farm life in the 1930s As a teenager during the Great Depression, Bud faces many hardships and family tragedies. With only an 8th grade education, he works hard to help his family put food on the table and stay together. When farmers are earning only 8 cents for a bushel of wheat, the family does whatever it takes to survive. Supporting each other through tough times, Bud and his family demonstrate a can-do attitude and pride in what they can accomplish. The only way to get by is through their strong work ethic and frugal ways. Even after losing their home, they ...

“What’s after Armageddon? No government, no laws, no infrastructure, no oil, no industry…and sometimes a sense of relief. In Kunstler’s richly imagined World Made by Hand, the bone-weary denizens of Union Grove…manage to plant a few seeds of human decency that bear fruit.”...

Enjoy charming tales of yesteryear… Take a look at life in the early 20th century through the eyes of a young boy. A natural storyteller, Bud shares tales of his childhood days in rural Missouri. The close-knit farming community where Bud lived with his parents and seven siblings stuck together and helped each other in order to survive. Born in 1917, Bud grew up on a farm in the middle of America. He describes the old-fashioned ways of those days, including sewing clothing from flour sacks, making baseballs from balls of string, and riding horses to school. Taught the importance of hard ...

As seen on the BBC’s This Farming Life. The inspirational story of Lynbreck Croft - a regenerative Scottish farm rooted in local food, community, and the dreams of two women. Lynn and Sandra left their friends, family, and jobs in England to travel north to Scotland to find a bit of land that they could call their own. They had in mind keeping a few chickens, a kitchen garden, and renting out some camping space; instead, they fell in love with Lynbreck Croft - 150 acres of opportunity and beauty, shrouded by the Cairngorms and deep in the Highlands of Scotland.

Angela Marie has spent all of her thirty-five years on Meadow Falls, the farm that’s been in her Texas family for generations. It wasn’t her plan. It was an obligation. Now that her parents—less loving kin than strangers—have passed, the whole shebang belongs to Angela. And a legacy she never wanted is hers to uphold. She can’t forsake it now. Her beloved nanny, Mandy, who was always more of a mother, needs a caregiver herself.

In a quiet townland in North Kildare, Ireland, the body of a local farmer's wife is found in her milking parlour. It is a complicated case and the first involving Inspector John Muldoon and a retired Intelligence Army Officer, Commandant Alexander de Bruin. When a second murder is committed, very close to home, pressure mounts on the two men to solve the case before more tragedies occur!

In Caliban Hollow, the soil doesn’t just feed the living—it remembers the dead. When a failed farming town in the deep South uncovers “miraculous” new growth in its red clay fields, the townsfolk call it a blessing. But the roots twisting under their feet are older than prayer and hungrier than sin. From the first hog slaughter to the last broadcast on the county emergency frequency, The Meat Garden unearths a lineage of faith, rot, and flesh that binds every living thing to the same dark harvest. Bodies bloom. Mouths feed. The earth forgives—by consuming. Blending rural gothic ...

A historical fiction book set in Hanover, Nebraska during the late 19th century. Discover the extraordinary saga of the Anders family as they navigate the unforgiving landscape of the Nebraska prairie. In a tale that intertwines childhood innocence, community bonds, and the relentless struggle for survival, Pioneer Life Nebraska invites you into a world where hope flickers stubbornly against the harshness of reality. Through the eyes of young Sofia Anders, this novel captures the essence of resilience in the face of despair and the enduring spirit of a pioneering spirit. The story begins on...

Maya Thorne is called to investigate when Dr. Amanda Parker is found dead. What begins as an apparent accident evolves into something far more sinister, revealing connections between drought-resistant crop research and powerful interests operating in the shadows of rural Australia. When evidence emerges that Parker's death was staged using the storm as cover, Maya must navigate both scientific sabotage and the deep-rooted tensions of a community divided by old grievances and new threats. As pressure mounts from university officials and corporate representatives, Maya uncovers links between ...

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Small sleuth, tiny town, unfailing fun. Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the water’s growing colder, the leaves are turning orange, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go a little nuts with this latest unexpected development? Meet five-year-old Truman Tripp. Cassie, who is most definitely not a kid person, can’t understand why his mother left the child with her. But some even more perplexing problems soon present themselves, and Cassie’s already Looney Tunes life gets even loonier. Expect...

The Economic Reality of Dark Age Survival Could the real secret to Viking endurance have nothing to do with raids? For centuries, popular history has glorified raiders and warriors, leaving the true backbone of Norse society largely invisible. Most households struggled with cold, crop failure, and limited resources. Food shortages were predictable, winters were merciless, and survival depended on careful planning—not heroics. This book presents a detailed, evidence-based account of the Viking farmstead—the economic system that actually sustained life in Iron Age Scandinavia. Through ...

Claude Wheeler resembles the youngest son of an American fairy tale. His fortune is ready-made for him, but he refuses to settle for it. Alienated from his crass father and pious mother, all but rejected by a wife who reserves her ardor for missionary work, and dissatisfied with farming, Claude is an idealist without an ideal to cling to. It is only when his country enters the First World War that Claude finds what he has been searching for all his life.

*** This is a short essay (and free sample) from the longer memoirette - I.T. Geek to Farm Girl Freak: Leaving High Tech for Greener Pastures. *** Her Name was Half Calf is a non-fiction essay about the life and death of a pet cow.