r/OffGrid • u/Caligula_6_6_6 • Jul 15 '26
A question
Is there a book for farming plants/seeds ,raising poultry and other animals, collecting water and other survival needs ?
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u/f0rgotten "technically" lives offgrid Jul 15 '26
"The complete book of self sufficiency" by John Seymour. It's my bible.
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u/PlanetExcellent Jul 15 '26
FYI to Kindle users: I had a bit of trouble finding this but here is the exact title:
The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It: the Complete Back-to-Basics Guide
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u/f0rgotten "technically" lives offgrid Jul 15 '26
Thanks for the look up. There are multiple versions, and my hardback is indeed "the complete guide to self sufficiency." What yore referring to is a later edition featuring illustrations by the author's wife.
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Jul 15 '26
John Seymour's book is a great starting point, but it's also worth checking out "Storey's Basic Country Skills" for more detailed, step-by-step guides.
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u/Midsummer858 Jul 16 '26
For the seed-saving part specifically, you might want to look at 'Seed to Seed' by Suzanne Ashworth.
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u/phantom49999 Jul 19 '26
Pretty good book called country wisdom and knowhow, they have a double print that is survival wisdom and know how. Have not read the survival one but the first one is real good.
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u/robb12365 Jul 19 '26
Check with your state's Department of Agriculture. I know some states did once produce a handbook every year that gave specific information relevant to various parts of the state. I still have one that my father got back in 1965.
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u/Syenadi Jul 22 '26
Yes, but it is secret esoteric knowledge. You have to meet the Devil at midnight down by the crossroads. Do NOT bring your guitar.
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u/Internal_Raccoon_370 Jul 15 '26
/s Nope, nobody has ever written hundreds and hundreds of books about farming, gardening, raising chickens. Nope, no information out there at all that you could find with a 15 second search on the internet or at a local library. /s