Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting Canning and Curing, Pickling and Preserving Vegetables, Fruits and Meats

by PEZZA, KIM

• ISBN13: 9781578264636
• ISBN10: 1578264634
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-09-24
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

Make the most of your homestead’s produce with this beginner’s guide to preparing and preserving your hard-earned harvest—all year long!

Want to extend the benefits of your backyard bounty? Look no further! This beginner-friendly guide outlines essential preservation techniques and yummy recipes—all from expert farmers. Inside you’ll find information on:
 
• Various methods of preserving (canning, smoking, freezing, drying, pickling, etc.)
• Selecting the right preservation method for your crop
• Knowing when to preserve—and why
• Farmer-approved techniques and preserving set-ups, with illustrations
• And much more!
 
Whether you raise livestock or grow crops, there’s a method here that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor year-round! No farmer wants to throw away their hard work, and Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is the perfect guide to ensuring no part of your harvest is wasted.

Author Biography

Kim Pezza grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents' 1800s farm into a small, working homestead.