Agricultural Science

An entertaining whistle-stop tour of rural British traditions, from the bestselling author of The World According to Kaleb.

Ever wondered what goes down at a Tar Barrel Festival? Don’t know your wassailing from your wife carrying?

Well buckle up, because Kaleb Cooper – star of hit TV show Clarkson’s Farm and Sunday Times bestselling author – is here to take you on a guided tour of some of the UK’s most eccentric rural traditions.

In his smash-hit debut The World According to Kaleb, we learnt how Kaleb feels about everything from existentialism to comb-overs, and why he doesn’t want to visit the Mediterranean. In this follow-up, Kaleb casts his focus closer to home to examine what people like to get up to in the great outdoors. You’ll go gravy wrestling in Lancashire, nettle eating in Somerset, and venture to Hereford for the significant occasion that is Best Dressed Stick.

Along the way Kaleb will muse upon enduring British traditions like Morris Dancing and country fairs with his trademark warmth and deadpan wit. For fans of Kaleb’s unique perspective and amusing hot takes, this will be a must-read.

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Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine―from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. This highly practical, concise handbook is designed for frequent reference, and is suitable for all those treating and keeping goats. 

• Provides information on to predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair
• Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to a wider and more international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants
• Incorporates the impact of new developments in goat diseases, such as the geographical spread of exotic diseases into new regions

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Do you long for the country life? Get back to nature and feel your toes in the dirt with this friendly guide to a new farming lifestyle

Don’t know the first thing about how to handle the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property? Hobby Farming For Dummies is the no-nonsense guide you need to decide what to farm, find the right piece of property, set up utilities, select plants and livestock, protect your investment, and so much more.

You’ll get a realistic look into what it really means to move from your current lifestyle to a life farming in the countryside, starting with figuring out if the farming lifestyle is right for you. From what you need to know about maintaining country property to how to access a power supply, you’ll get help with major decisions of hobby farming:

• Whether you’re better off with subsistence farming or a more ambitious project
• Which outbuildings you’ll need for shelter and storage
• What tools are best for various types of farm labor
• Which animals you want to raise and care for
• Where to buy the land and how to acquire it

This comprehensive and user-friendly guide also shows you how to:

• Avoid common farming pitfalls
• Choose plans for your farm
• Get along with your neighbors
• Maintain your equipment and machinery
• Raise and care for animals, including caring for sick or injured animals
• Get creative by turning fiber into scarves and making cheese or yogurt
• Enrich your soil with manure and compost
• Reap the benefits of preserving fruits and vegetables

Additionally, you can read about opportunities for fun in country communities and the top ten misconceptions about farm living. Grab a copy of Hobby Farming For Dummies and discover how you can live the simple life.

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