Any good books on agriculture/farming for beginners???

[miguelkhan]

 I have a friend who has always been interested, but is stuck in a rshowbox ut. I want to get her something for xmas that might motivate her.   usps tracking 

Anyone have suggestions for a good book for beginners to learn some basics? Or is that too bspeed test road?

[markjlemmon]

-Gene Logsdon’s Practical Skills: A Revival of Forgotten Crafts, Techniques, and Traditions by Gene Logsdon

-The Contrary Farmer by Gene Logsdon

-Letter to a Young Farmer by Gene Logsdon

Can you tell I love Gene?

-The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value and Profits with Less Work by Ben Hartman