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Book details
  • Genre:GARDENING
  • SubGenre:Organic
  • Language:English
  • Pages:86
  • eBook ISBN:9781098375140

The Low Tech Farmer

by Homer Walden

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Overview
A how to build and use manuel for low tech farming solutions, building a basic multipurpose pigtiller that easily transforms into a pasture raised broiler, layer, turkey, goat and a handy dog kennel.
Description
A step by step guide and building instruction book for the DIY farmer and homesteddar, includes detailed drawings and plans for transforming a basic pen into several uses including the pigtiller, pasture raised egg layer, broiler, turkey, goat, sheep, and rabbitat. A handy dog kennel and cold frame makes this one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on your homestead. Other low tech solutions include pallet construction, verticle growing sling beds in hoophouses and irrigation solutions.
About the author
Experimental model maker, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. gone farmer built and designed the pigtiller using over 40 years experience in the space and flight industry. Leaning on metal welding and fabrication skills along side of wood working modeling and design.