Backyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use--even if they live in a urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome "homestead" that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables, and raise farm animals, including chickens and goats.BackyardHomesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas anddemonstrates toreadershow to use and preserve the bountythey produce.