Rodale Press, 1977-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 305p. Instructions for growing and harvesting grains such as wheat in a small backyard plot. Jacket is soiled and has some chipping at edges. Boards show light wear to edges. The paper covering has split open down the rear hinge, but the hinge itself seems to be intact and the board does not feel loose. Pages are clean, bright, and unmarked. The binding is tight. Jacket Condition: Good. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4 in - 9 3/4 in Tall. Year: 1977.

Synopsis

From the introduction: "Written for gardeners and country homesteaders interested in increasing both the quality and quantity of their homegrown food supply in the most reliable way: by growing and using whole grains."

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On May 16 2007, Farmdreamer said:

Everything written by Gene Logsdon is superbly written, conversational and with a spicy humor. Small-scale Grain Raising is no exception. It gives good general information on all the major small grains, plus corn and soybeans, how and when to plant, different methods of harvest (small machine and hand techniques), and storage ideas, all geared to someone raising partial acreages of grains who may not have all the expensive combining equipment. It's quite an eye opener to realize that grains can be grown on the large garden scale, and that you don't necessarily need a monstrous combine to produce grain for yourself and a few animals.

I am appalled, though, that I had to order a book published 30 years ago to find this information. Does no one think this subject of interest to modern farmers and would-be farmers. Organic, small, family farms are making a comeback, and no one has managed to publish another book on this subject!? Of course, you don't need another book, if you can get a copy of Gene's, but his book is a little hard to find nowadays.

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Bookseller: The Book Bin (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BBS-064042
Title: Small-Scale Grain Raising
Author: Logsdon, Gene
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0878571345
ISBN 13: 9780878571345
Publisher: Rodale Press
Place of Publication: Emmaus, Pa
Date Published: 1977-01-01
X weight: 22 oz

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Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Chipping: A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Soiled: Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.