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10 Best Homesteading Books for Self-Sufficient Living (2026)

Build your self-sufficient lifestyle with these comprehensive guides covering farming, animal husbandry, food preservation, and sustainable living.


Books & Affiliate Links

#TitleBest ForPriceISBN/ASINAmazon Link
1The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla EmeryComplete reference$301632172895Buy on Amazon
2The Backyard Homestead by Carleen MadiganSmall acreage$201603421386Buy on Amazon
3Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre by Brett MarkhamUrban homesteaders$151602399840Buy on Amazon
4The Self-Sufficient Life by John SeymourClassic guide$350756654505Buy on Amazon
5Storey's Basic Country SkillsSkill building$251580172024Buy on Amazon
6The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin FortierFarm income$250865717656Buy on Amazon
7Barnyard in Your Backyard by Gail DamerowRaising livestock$201580174566Buy on Amazon
8The Resilient Farm and Homestead by Ben FalkPermaculture approach$401603584447Buy on Amazon
9The Homesteader's Herbal Companion by Amy FewellHerbal remedies$221493035150Buy on Amazon
10The Have-More Plan by Ed and Carolyn RobinsonGetting started$151586853015Buy on Amazon

Book Details

1. The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery

2. The Backyard Homestead by Carleen Madigan

3. Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre by Brett Markham

4. The Self-Sufficient Life by John Seymour

5. Storey's Basic Country Skills

6. The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier

7. Barnyard in Your Backyard by Gail Damerow

8. The Resilient Farm and Homestead by Ben Falk

9. The Homesteader's Herbal Companion by Amy Fewell

10. The Have-More Plan by Ed and Carolyn Robinson

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