The Acres U.S.A. September 2016 issue; Vol. 45, No. 9; contains the following: FEATURES Self-Reliant Homesteadingby Jill HendersonRead about one Minnesota family’s journey to self-sufficiency with a focus on high-yield gardening and sustainable systems. Healing with Fermentsby Andrew FrenchAngelica Hollstadt of Angelica’s Garden in Elmwood, Wisconsin, has been evolving her farm dream from the simple pleasures of her youth into one of the premiere fermented food producers of the Twin Cities area. Down the Wormholeby David YarrowMissouri bootheel farmer David “JR” Bollinger shares his experiences growing corn, soybeans and milo using carbonsmart farming principles and practices. Moving Beyond Mapleby Jason AlbeeIn Alaska, Kahiltna Birchworks has been going strong for more than two decades. In their first year of business they tapped 250 trees. Today, that number has increased to more than 8,000. At Home in the Kitchenby Jill HendersonHerbal oils and vinegars are delicious, easy and fun to make and will last well past the first fall frost to bring a punch of flavor to all your homemade dishes. Putting Local Meat on the Tableby Tiffany WoodsThe Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network provides support and information for small-scale meat producers. Goats for Hireby Barbara Berst AdamsThe use of goats is a growing brush-clearing trend in a world seeking environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods for keeping land healthy. In Search of Parityby Chris WaltersA new film project tackles U.S. agricultural policy from the founding of the nation to current issues, examining the root causes of institutionalized poverty and national security policy designed to prevent it. Interview: Philip H. HowardFood System ConsolidationProfessor, author Philip Howard discusses increasing corporate control of organic brands and profits.
