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  1. Meat Processing Technology for Small to Medium Scale Producers

    01.01.2007 Meat is the most valuable livestock product and for many people serves as their first-choice source of animal protein. Meat is either consumed as a component of kitchen-style food preparations or as processed meat products. Processed meat products, although in some regions still in their infancy,...
    Meat Drying Meat Wild Meat meat cutting Meat Preservation Downloads

  2. FRUTALES Y HORTALIZAS PROMISORIOS DE LA AMAZONIA

    01.01.1996 El libro presenta información de 52 especies amazónicas seleccionadas por su importancia alimenticia, valor nutricional y uso sostenible agro industrial. Para cada especie se describe el valor nutricional, los métodos de propagación, manejo agronómico, cosecha y poscosecha. Especies:Frutales,...
    Downloads Spanish Language Amazon River Region Fruits Vegetables

  3. How To Perform An Agricultural Experiment

    01.01.1981 The purpose of this book is to show local farmers and others the basic steps to design, execute, and measure an agricultural experiment. This book does not cover statistical anlysis; it is assumed that trained statisticians are available for this purpose.
    Agricultural Techn... Agricultural Research Experiment Resources Experiment Design Farmer Participation VITA Downloads

  4. Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems

    01.01.2006 764 pp : with charts Books in soils, plants and the environment, Vol. 113 Global agriculture is now at the crossroads. The Green Revolution of the last century is losing momentum. Rates of growth in food production are now declining, with land and water resources becoming scarcer, while world...
    Soil Systems Soil Health Biological Downloads

  5. Volume III Of Small Farm Grain Storage

    01.01.1980 Small Farm Grain Storage is a set of how-to manuals. Together these volumes provide a comprehensive overview of storage problems and considerations as they relate to the small farmer. The authors recommend the volumes be purchased as a set because the material forms an excellent and complete...
    Grain Storage VITA Small Farm Develop... Small farms Downloads Grains

  6. Chris Ahrens' Greenhouse

    01.01.1981 This prefabricated greenhouse can be added to the south side of an existing house for under $225.
    Greenhouse Greenhouse Constru... Design & Construction VITA Downloads Low-Cost

  7. Intensive Gardening

    01.01.1990 Intensively cultivated vegetable gardens can supply a great deal of a family's food from very little land. However, to maintain their productivity, these gardens require a lot of fertilizer and some special techniques, which are discussed below. As one crop is finished, another is put in its...
    Gardens Fertilizers VITA Downloads Kitchen Gardens Vegetable gardening

  8. Understanding Soybean Products And Processing

    01.01.1990 Since 1950, soybeans have become a valuable part of the world's food supply and of the systems that produce and deliver food. Production of soybeans has grown rapidly and in 1990 amounted to approximately 100 million metric tons (MMT) annually. This compares with about 500 MMT each for rice and...
    Soybean as food Soy Beans VITA Downloads Soybean processing

  9. Understanding Seed Handling For Germination

    01.01.1986 This report notes general considerations in seed harvesting, handling, and storage, and it focuses attention on methods to enhance germination for seeds started in seedbeds. The paper is intended to be especially useful for persons interested in setting up a small business that produces seed for...
    Seed Saving Seed Handling Seeds Germination Seed Germination VITA Downloads

  10. Understanding Cereal Crops II Maize, Sorghum, Rice, And Millet

    01.01.1986 Cereal crops, or grains, include a wide variety of plants that are members of the grass family (Gramineae) grown for their hard seeds or kernels, which are used primarily for food. Grains are rich in carbohydrates and contain substantial amounts of protein, as well as some fat and vitamins. They...
    Cereals Maize Sorghum Rice Millet Downloads VITA