Jack Lazor Knihy

" The Organic Grain Grower  is the best resource we’ve seen for small-scale grain growers everywhere. . . . [Lazor's] passion comes alive in this fine guidebook’s depth of detail."― Mother Earth News The ultimate guide to growing organic grains on a small and ecological scale  The Organic Grain Grower is invaluable for both home-scale and commercial producers interested in expanding their resiliency and crop diversity through growing their own grains. Longtime farmer and organic pioneer Jack Lazor covers how to grow and store wheat, barley, oats, corn, dry beans, soybeans, pulse crops, oilseeds, grasses, nutrient-dense forages, and lesser-known cereals. In addition to detailed cultivation and processing information, Lazor argues the importance of integrating grains on the organic farm (not to mention for the local-food system) for reasons of biodiversity and whole farm management. Including extensive information   Beginners will learn how to grow enough wheat for a year's supply of bread flour for their homestead, and farmers will learn how to become part of a grain co-op, working alongside artisan bakers and mills. Never before has there been a guide to growing organic grains applicable both for the home-scale and professional farming scale. This will be a classic for decades to come and a crucial addition to any farmer's, homesteader's, gardener's, agronomist's, or seed-saver's library.

The cow is the most productive and efficient creature on earth, providing fresh milk, cream, butter, and cheese, while promoting human health and happiness. For homesteaders and small farmers, she can also yield profits by offering her bounty to local markets. Beyond nourishment, she enriches gardens with manure and enhances the quality of life through natural resources. A family that keeps a cow enjoys numerous benefits. Originally published in the early 1970s as The Cow Economy, this book has inspired thousands of holistic small-scale dairy farmers and families. It addresses common questions like "Should I get a cow?" and "How much space do I need?" while covering essential topics such as the health benefits of untreated milk, effective milking techniques, breed selection, calving, feeding, fencing, housing, and treating common cow ailments. It also includes guidance on making butter, yogurt, and cheese, along with insights often overlooked by the conventional dairy industry. Revised and updated, the book now incorporates new information on the raw milk debate, A1 vs. A2 milk, fully grassfed dairies, and practical advice for everyday chores. Nearly forty years after its first publication, it remains an inspirational manual for raising a family milk cow, reflecting Joann Grohman’s lifetime of practical experience in a fun and educational format.