On just a quarter-acre of land, you can produce fresh, organic food for a family of four year-round This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep honey bees for your sweeter days. With easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you ll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long."