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Our Picks

The Gear, Books, and Staples We Use & Trust

These are the things our family keeps coming back to: the books on our shelf, the gear in our sheds and kitchen, and the everyday swaps we have made toward a cleaner, more self-reliant home. Everything here is something we own and use, or a book we recommend by name. Browse by category below.

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Books

The books that shaped how we farm, eat, and steward this land.

  • Dirt to Soil: One Family's Journey into Regenerative Agriculture — Gabe Brown

    Foundational soil-health text.

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  • The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs: Respecting and Caring for All God's Creation — Joel Salatin

    Faith and stewardship angle.

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  • A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations, and the Future of Food — Will Harris

    The White Oak Pastures story.

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  • Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a Homestead Scale — Joel Salatin

    The closest Salatin title to a small operation.

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  • Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People — Joel Salatin

    An accessible entry point for a non-farming reader.

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  • You Can Farm: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Start & Succeed in a Farming Enterprise — Joel Salatin

    The business side of small-farm income.

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  • Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers — Mark Shepard

    Perennial systems and tree crops.

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  • Holistic Management, Third Edition: A Commonsense Revolution to Restore Our Environment — Allan Savory

    A grazing and decision-making framework.

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  • Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life — David R. Montgomery

    The science-forward soil case.

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  • The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming — Jean-Martin Fortier

    Small-plot market growing.

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  • The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value — Ben Hartman

    Operations and efficiency.

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  • Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 4th Edition — Gail Damerow

    Pairs with our poultry gear.

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  • Defending Beef: The Ecological and Nutritional Case for Meat, 2nd Edition — Nicolette Hahn Niman

    The counter-narrative on grazing and meat.

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  • Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat — Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf

    Bridges regenerative ag and nutrition.

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  • Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition — Sally Fallon

    A traditional-foods staple.

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  • Kiss the Ground: How the Food You Eat Can Reverse Climate Change — Josh Tickell

    A companion to the documentary.

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  • The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals — Michael Pollan

    The widest mainstream on-ramp.

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  • Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants — Robin Wall Kimmerer

    Land stewardship and reciprocity.

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  • Seeds of Hope: The Azure Standard Story — Abundant Living through Healthy Food — David Stelzer

    The Azure Standard story of healthy food and bulk buying.

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Farm & Garden

Poultry, livestock, and growing gear we use on two acres.

  • Little Giant Automatic Poultry Fount, Heavy-Duty Plastic Waterer with Hose Attachment, 1.5 Quarts

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  • Large Hanging Feed Trough & Goat Feeder, 2-Pack with Clips and Waterer Bucket, 10 Quart

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  • X-ZONE PET Foldable Playpen for Puppies, Chicks, Rabbits, Indoor/Outdoor, Black Large

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  • RentACoop 12x12" Adjustable Chick Brooder Heating Plate for up to 20 Chicks, Safer Than Heat Lamps

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  • Little Giant Baby Chick Feeder Base, Metal Jar Base, Standard 1 Quart

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  • Manna Pro Chick Starter Feed, Non-Medicated with Vitamins & Minerals, 5 lb Bag

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  • Run-Chicken Door T50 Automatic Coop Door Opener, Battery-Powered, Weatherproof, App & Timer Control (Red)

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  • Manna Pro Goat Kid Colostrum Supplement, First 24 Hours of Life, Fortified, 8 oz

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  • Vetericyn Plus Poultry Care Spray, Healing Aid for Pecking Injuries, Bumblefoot & More, 8 oz

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  • Durvet Triodine-7, 16 oz

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  • Durvet CMPK Gel for Cattle, 300 mL Tube

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  • Durvet Vitamins & Electrolytes, 8 oz (3 Pack)

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  • LOVIMAG Copper Foil Tape, 2" x 33 ft, Slug Barrier and EMI Shielding

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  • Spider Farmer SF600 LED Grow Light, Full Spectrum for Seedlings & Indoor Plants, 2x4 ft Coverage

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  • Fiskars 8 lb Splitting Maul, 36", Shock-Absorbing Handle, Forged Steel Blade

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  • Sun Joe 15-Amp Electric Wood Chipper Shredder with Collection Bag, 1.7" Cutting Diameter (CJ603E)

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  • Gorilla Carts Dump Garden Cart, 7 Cu Ft, 1200 lb Capacity, No-Flat Tires

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  • Flexon RV & Marine Garden Hose, 25 ft, White

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  • Litorange Lead-Free Brass Garden Hose to Shower Hose Adapter, G1/2" to GHT 3/4"

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  • NATUHYZ Cast Iron Boot Brush & Scraper with Boot Puller, Outdoor Farmhouse Porch

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Kitchen & Pantry

Whole-food staples, grains, and the tools for putting food up.

Wellness & Body

Supplements, clean body care, mineral sun protection, and movement.

Kids & Family

Sun-safe layers and the gear that carries our family through the seasons.

  • Inflatable Birth Pool for Home Birth, Multi-Functional Birthing Tub (Creamy Marshmallow)

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  • The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids) — Louie Giglio

    A creation-and-science devotional for our kids.

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  • Big Girls Long-Sleeve Rash Guard One-Piece Swimsuit, UPF 50+ (Blue, 10T)

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  • Halcurt Women's Long-Sleeve Rash Guard Swim Top with Built-In Bra, UPF 50+ (Navy Floral, M)

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  • Boys UPF 50+ Long-Sleeve Swim Shirt Rash Guard (1 or 2 Pack)

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  • Kanu Surf Girls' Long-Sleeve Rash Guard Two-Piece Swim Set, UPF 50+ (Coral Pink, 14/16)

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  • CARMEISON Girls Long-Sleeve One-Piece Rash Guard Swimsuit, UPF 50+ (Yellow Flowers, 12T)

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  • Yoto Player (3rd Gen) + Make Your Own Card, Screen-Free Kids Audio Speaker (White)

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Home & Everyday

Non-toxic cleaning, low-waste home goods, and honest pet food.

  • Adams Handmade Organic Castile Liquid Hand Soap, 1 Gallon Refill, Unscented

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  • Molly's Suds Dishwasher Pods, Residue-Free, 60 Tabs, Unscented

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  • Pronounce Laundry Detergent Powder, Sensitive Skin, Essential Oils, 120 Loads (Lemon)

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  • Molly's Suds Original Laundry Detergent Powder, Sensitive Skin, 70 Loads (Peppermint)

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  • Blueland Plastic-Free Dishwasher Detergent Tablets, 60 Count, USDA Certified Biobased

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  • AmzBoom Choking Rescue Device, Portable Anti-Choking Suction, 3 Mask Sizes, Kids & Adults

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  • Amagabeli Cast Iron Cleaner, Stainless Steel Chainmail Scrubber for Skillets, Pots & Griddles, 8"x6"

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  • Natural Beeswax Pillar Candles, Set of 4, Yellow, 2x4 inch

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  • Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop, Natural Sanitization for Hard Floors (1940A)

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  • Emergency Survival Whistle for Kids with Lanyard, Compass & Thermometer (Red, 2 Pack)

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  • DAPU 100% French Flax Linen Duvet Cover Set with Ties & Zipper (Natural, Cal King)

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  • Porta Via Silicone Reusable Coffee Cup Lid, Medium (3"-3.25"), Black

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  • MILDLY Muslin Duvet Cover Set, 100% Washed Cotton, Full, 3 Pieces

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  • Stewart Freeze-Dried Single-Ingredient Dog Treats, Grain-Free, Resealable Tub

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Outdoors

Bikes, trails, and the coast, how this family spends time outside.

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