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OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD:The 50th anniversary edition of the classic manual for sustainable livingwith 1,000+ pages covering basic country skills and wisdom for living off the land!

Whether youre homesteading, prepping, or living off-grid, keep your family healthy, safe, and self-sufficientno matter whats going on in the world.

From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life: a healthier and self-sufficient natural lifestyle that allows you to survive and thriveeven in uncertain times. Carla Emerys classic guide will teach you how to live off the grid, be prepared, and do it yourself.

Can, dry, and preserve food
Plan your garden with a beginner’s guide to gardening
Grow your own food
Make 20-minute cheese
Make your own natural skincare products
Bake bread
Cook on a wood stove
Learn beekeeping
Raise chickens, goats, and pigs
Create natural skincare products
Make organic bug spray
Treat your family with homemade natural remedies
Make fruit leather
Forage for wild food
Spin wool into yarn
Mill your own flour
Tap a maple tree
And so much more!

The Encyclopedia of Country Living has been guiding readers for more than 50 years, teaching you all the skills necessary for living independently off the land.Whether you live in the city, the country, or anywhere in between, this is the essential guide to living well and living simply.