The Encyclopedia of Country Living
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official category rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
The ultimate homesteading classic is now available in a practical spiral-bound edition! <em>The Encyclopedia of Country Living: How To Live Off the Land</em> is a comprehensive guide packed with timeless knowledge on gardening, raising animals, preserving food, self-sufficiency, cooking, and traditional skills for families ready to embrace a more independent lifestyle. <br><br>The convenient spiral-bound format allows the book to lay flat while you work—perfect for keeping beside you in the kitchen, garden, barn, or workshop.<br><br>Published by: Blue Star Press<br><br>Whether you're dreaming of a full homestead, starting a backyard garden, or simply wanting to learn practical life skills, <em>The Encyclopedia of Country Living: How To Live Off the Land</em> is <strong>one of the most trusted and beloved resources available</strong>.<br><br>This extensive spiral-bound edition is filled with generations of wisdom and practical instruction designed to help families live more intentionally and self-sufficiently.<br><br>Covering everything from growing your own food and preserving harvests to raising livestock, cooking from scratch, and developing traditional homemaking skills, this all-in-one reference has become a staple for homesteaders and preparedness-minded families alike.<br><br><strong>Inside you'll discover topics like:</strong><br><ul><li>Gardening and growing your own food</li><li>Food preservation and canning methods</li><li>Raising chickens and livestock</li><li>Homemaking and traditional household skills</li><li>Baking, cooking, and pantry basics</li><li>Self-sufficiency and practical country living</li><li>Homestead planning and resource management</li></ul>
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- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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