Successful Farming—Traditional Methods and Techniques for Every Farm

It might seem impossible to fit all information on the
subject of farming and farm management in one book, but this comprehensive
volume includes everything a novice or expert farmer will ever need to know.
Originally published in 1916, Traditional
American Farming Techniques is filled with facts and tips written by
specialists on a plethora of subjects.





Everything that goes into starting and maintaining a
successful farm, big or small, is included, along with invaluable information
on harvesting and marketing crops like wheat, corn, potatoes, beans, alfalfa,
flax, meadow and pasture grasses, sugar crops, cotton, tobacco, nuts, and
tropical fruits. You’ll find tips on livestock farming; breeding and care of
horses, cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, and poultry; and information on:



‧ The science and maintenance of soil



‧ The best natural and commercial fertilizers



‧ Correctly using various types of manure



‧ Watering and drainage techniques



‧ Dairy farming, vegetable and fruit gardening, and forestry



‧ Purposes and methods of crop rotation



‧ Pest and insect control



‧ And so much more!





Traditional American
Farming Techniques clearly and thoroughly explains how to manage a
prospering farm, how to use equipment and build farm buildings, and includes
handy tables of weights, measures, and agricultural statistics. This is the
ultimate reference for any farmer.