Easy to read and understand starter book if interested in having a small homestead。 Besides growing plants both in the land and using hydroponics， the author covers some of the basics of raising farm animals such as chickens and goats。 These days I'm concerned about the safety and nutrition of our food supply。 I don't think I will ever be able to raise farm animals as I won't have the space for that， but certainly I'd like to grow some of my own herbs and plants。 Some great hints on how to do th Easy to read and understand starter book if interested in having a small homestead。 Besides growing plants both in the land and using hydroponics， the author covers some of the basics of raising farm animals such as chickens and goats。 These days I'm concerned about the safety and nutrition of our food supply。 I don't think I will ever be able to raise farm animals as I won't have the space for that， but certainly I'd like to grow some of my own herbs and plants。 Some great hints on how to do that while considering non-pesticide ways of controlling pests。 The book had some good info。I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review。 。。。more