Food Production Systems for a Backyard or Small Farm by Rooster Crows Productions

Description

This video set is for those seeking self-reliance in growing food. The DVD was developed by a family that depends on these systems for a large part of their diet. Section 1: Overview * Why we began this journey * Soil types and climate of the site Section 2: Water * Water sources and qualities of water * How much water do you need? * Rain water collection systems * Wells * Ponds Section 3: Garden * Garden location * Size – how much area do you need? * Bio-Intensive gardening overview * Fertility * Watering the garden * Wind * Sun and shade * Bugs and insects * Vegetable varieties and seed saving * Getting started Section 4: Rabbits * Housing and protection * Watering systems * Feeding * Breeds * Reproduction * Other resources Section 5: Home Butchering * Tools * Butchering a rabbit * Tanning hides * Butchering poultry * Other animals Section 6: Poultry * Chicken breeds * Feeding * Watering * Housing and egg collecting * Predator protection * Getting started Section 7: Dogs * Why dogs? * Dog training * Feeding * Housing * Size and breeds * Final thoughts Section 8: Perennials: Orchards, Food Forests, and Edible Landscaping * Locations and micro climates * Watering * Fertility * Using geese for fertility * Tree varieties * Planting and care of trees * Getting started Section 9: Other Essentials * Calorie crops * Solar food dehydration * Home made herbicide test * Fire ants * Injuries * Hog panels and tee posts * Water levels and mapping contours * Rocket stove and hay box cooker * In The Wake; a manual for outliving civilization * Propagating leuceana