You'll be surprised what you can do with just an acre of land (or less) if you want to try raising your own food. Carleen Madigan offers plenty of ideas on how to not only grow fruit and veggies, but also raise chickens and even larger meat animals.

She'll walk you through planning and planting a vegetable garden and mini orchard, along with sharing tips on canning, drying and preserving the bounty of your harvest.

For the larger "home operation" there's advice on grains and instructions on the storing, milling, and grinding flour for homemade breads and pasta.  Also, if you are so inclined, there's material on not only caring for chickens (think homegrown omelets!) but also rabbits, bees, cows, sheep and goats.

As you page through this illustrated guide you'll discover which projects are practical given your land and dietary needs. Why travel to an area farmer's market each week when you can get fresh produce by just walking out into your backyard?