First published in 1918, this classic guide to small-scale farming and self-sufficiency advocates for the idea that every family should have access to three acres of land: one for a home, one for crops, and one for livestock. The authors provide practical advice on everything from composting to beekeeping, and argue that a return to small-scale agriculture is both environmentally and economically sustainable.

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