Surviving and thriving on the land : how to use your time and energy to run a successful smallholding / Rebecca Laughton.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Laughton, Rebecca
Language:English
Published: Totnes : Green, 2008.
Subjects:
Farms, Small > Great Britain.
Sustainable agriculture.
Time management.
Agriculture and energy.
Physical Description:319 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The human energy equation
  • Energy use through the ages
  • The role of the modern smallholder
  • Land-based livelihoods and low-impact lifestyles
  • Energy-efficient design
  • Wise choice of tools
  • Domestic energy
  • Livelihood strategies
  • Living and working together
  • Together or alone?
  • The seven ages of men and women
  • Siestas and fiestas : Balancing work, rest and celebration
  • Surviving or thriving?
  • Appendix 1. Interview questions
  • Appendix 2. Resources.