Books for a Future

"Books for a Future" is a list of essential reads, initially compiled to inspire and support sustainable, regenerative practices. EuPN members can add their own recommendations or recommend books that resonate deeply with our shared vision for a resilient future. Explore this evolving resource for insights on permaculture, environmental activism, ecology, and beyond.

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Books for a future - a Permaculture Network initiative
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TitleAuthorDescriptionSigned copyRecommend
Farming the Woods by Steve Gabriel, by Ken Mudge

Explores the integration of forestry and farming, offering methods for growing food in wooded areas.

Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Equipment, Methods, and Management for Organic Growersby Stephen Leslie

A comprehensive guide to using horses in organic farming, including equipment, methods, and management.

How to Grow Your Own Nuts: Choosing, Cultivating, and Harvesting Nuts in Your Gardenby Martin Crawford

A practical manual on selecting, growing, and harvesting a variety of nut trees and shrubs.

Polyface Designsby Joel Salatin, by Chris Slattery

A practical guide to farm infrastructure design, focusing on sustainable, low-cost solutions.

Small-Scale Grain Raisingby Gene Logsdon

Detailed instructions for growing, harvesting, and processing grains on a small scale, suitable for homesteaders and small farms.

The Basics of Regenerative Agricultureby Ross Mars

Introduction to regenerative agriculture practices that restore soil health and increase biodiversity.

The Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Spray, No-Till Companion to the Resilient Gardenerby Helen Allthowe

A guide to farming with minimal intervention, focusing on resilience and sustainability.

The Holistic Orchardby Michael Phillips

Comprehensive guide to growing tree fruits and berries the biological way, focusing on organic and holistic methods.

The Lean Farmby Ben Hartman

Introduces lean management principles to small farms, aiming to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and boost profitability.

The New Organic Grower: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardenerby Eliot Coleman

A master’s manual on organic growing techniques for home and market gardeners.

The No Dig Home and Garden: Grow, Cook, Use, and Store Your Harvestby Charles Dowding, by Stephanie Hafferty

A comprehensive guide on creating a sustainable no-dig home and garden.

The One-Straw Revolutionby Masanobu Fukuoka

Seminal work advocating for natural farming methods that align with ecological principles, challenging conventional agricultural practices.

The Permaculture Home Garden: How to Grow Great Tasting Fruit and Vegetablesby Linda Woodrow

A practical approach to growing fruits and vegetables in a home permaculture setting.

The Winter Harvest Handbookby Eliot Coleman

Year round vegetable production.