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A Farmer’s Life for Me: How to live sustainably, Jimmy’s way Hardcover – 20 Jan. 2011

by Jimmy Doherty (Author)
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In this practical guide TV farmer Jimmy Doherty imparts his experience and ideas to show you how to achieve the self-sufficient lifestyle and add to your life whether growing for your own pleasure – or profit!

Farmer, entrepreneur and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty is living proof that you can successfully grow and rear your own food. Whatever your circumstances and whether you have a window box or a couple of acres, this book is full of ideas and suggestions to help you get started.

Using Jimmy's knowledge and experience, this book will take you through all the realties to consider on the road to self-sufficiency, but above all it shows just how achievable it can be to grow and even sell your own produce. Focusing on the two main areas, what you can grow and what you can rear, this book will answer all of your questions, offer you the most useful and practical advice and show you how you can apply these ideas to suit your situation. So, if you want to make your own juices, bread or honey to sell at a local farmers market, save yourself the big grocery bills with your own vegetable garden, sell your own pork sausages or lamb burgers to local restaurants or rear your own turkey for your Christmas dinner this book will give you the practical knowledge and the confidence to actually do it.

Jimmy covers everything from the skills to equipment to environmentalism to marketing and even shows that you don't necessarily need any land to live the self-sufficient lifestyle. Practical, realistic but full of good advice and encouragement, and case studies and essays to inspire you, A Farmer's Life for Me is the ultimate guide to the business of self-sufficiency.

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    256 pages
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  3. Publisher
    Collins
  4. Publication date
    20 Jan. 2011
  5. Dimensions
    19.5 x 2.5 x 25.2 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0007411952
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0007411955
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Reviews for On the Farm

'Doherty was a thoroughly engaging character and it was impossible not to wish him well' – Daily Telegraph

'The emotional arc of this series is irresistible: life, death, sausages – it's got it all' – Radio Times

'It is impossible not to be won over by Jimmy's irrepressible enthusiasm' – Daily Express

'The little man with the impossible dream is an irresistible…figure' – Evening Standard

'An inspiring read. Filled with humour and anecdote' – The Ecologist

Reviews for A Taste of the Country

'Jimmy will inspire everyone to care more about food, from how it's farmed to where to buy the best produce – as well as making people realise that they can live the good life too Jamie Oliver Jimmy's passion for producing good-quality food from free-range animals leaps off the page and some of it's bound to rub off on you. A great book – everyone should own a copy' – Heat Magazine

About the Author

Born in the Essex countryside Jimmy Doherty has always had a passion for farming and the outdoors. He started his career as an entomologist at Molehall Wildlife Park and the Natural History Museum but gave it all up to pursue his dream of farming in 2003, rearing rare breed pedigree pigs in Suffolk. The business has continued to grow and expand and Jimmy is still happily farming in Suffolk. This is his third book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Collins (20 Jan. 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0007411952
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007411955
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.5 x 2.5 x 25.2 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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Customers find the book provides useful information and tips for starting a farming business. They appreciate the meaty recipes and find the author's writing style entertaining.

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Customers find the book helpful for exploring farming options. They say it provides useful advice and tips from experienced farmers. The book offers a good overview of farming options, but some readers expected more for the money paid.

"This book is full of information as a guide for anyone tempted to go into farming in one capacity or another...the book is based upon the BBC Tv..." Read more

"...A very good overview of farming options but expected more the money paid. A good read but not sure worth the money." Read more

"...It is a very informative book too on everything well done Jimmy." Read more

"...very well laid out and self explanitory, its an excellent read with great advice and tips...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's recipes. They find them easy to follow and meaty. The author is described as entertaining and informative.

"...and followed various recipes, which are easy to follow and a pleasure to eat. It is a very informative book too on everything well done Jimmy." Read more

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  • Martin Swift
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sustainable Food.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 May 2012
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    This book is full of information as a guide for anyone tempted to go into farming in one capacity or another...the book is based upon the BBC Tv series of the same name where various couples tackle various set tasks in the aimto win the tenancy of a farm for a set period.
    Jimmy's Book takes some of those tasks, such a selling at a Farmers Market and producing something from the produce that is either grown like veggies of varios types and the various meats on hand from livestocks. Tips are also given as to how to market the eventual produce, whether in its Raw state or cooked, packaging is also discussed.
    Jimmy himself had many problems when he first set up as a Pig Farmer and gives an insight of how he overcame certain problems along the way...Land, Finance, Stock etc; all sort of things that any newcomer could find themselves into...Jimmy doesn't give all the answers, but give pointers to help the processalong.
    For me this book was definately well thought out, i've read in several times and have yet to grow tired of it.
    There's knowledge within its pages for any size of: Farm, Smallholding, Croft or even the Back-garden.
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  • Neil
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read but worth the money?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2013
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    Having watched the TV series of the highs and lows of Jimmy's first footsteps in to farming, I thought this book would have more heart and stories of how he did things. Instead the book seems to skim over many of his stories and provide a albeit brief synopsis of some of the things farmers could do with different animals etc. A very good overview of farming options but expected more the money paid.

    A good read but not sure worth the money.
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  • LRC
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2016
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    I love this book, some great recipes too. I always have it to hand in my kitchen, and followed various recipes, which are easy to follow and a pleasure to eat. It is a very informative book too on everything well done Jimmy.
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  • julz-on-a-mission
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jimmy strikes again!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2011
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    I bought this book while the show was still airing on t.v and spend many a night watching the show and looking through the book at the same time. Im a big Jimmy fan and love his concepts. The book is very well laid out and self explanitory, its an excellent read with great advice and tips. I would recommend this book and only wish the show and book were on/availabe before we moved to the country!!!
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  • origen
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Farmer's life for me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2013
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    Jimmy is an entertaining and informative writer who can express himself succinctly. The book covers a wide range of information that attempts to broadly address all the farming options tnat an individual might take up.
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  • Dominique
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5🌟 highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2018
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    Excellent book highly recommend to anyone considering a small holding or large garden mini farm. Very useful and good advice
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  • bpitju
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2014
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    I am Stephen from Hungary.
    I saw the movie. therefore read the book.
    The best book.
    I recommend to everyone.
    good, meaty, high,
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  • E north
    5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginnrs
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2014
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    Did not know what to expect but this book was great and informative. Great for anybody exploring growing veg or keeping animals no matter your situation.
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  • Jane G. Parrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like the author and admire his approach to getting back ...
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 May 2017
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    Interesting book. I like the author and admire his approach to getting back to the real deal in raising food.
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  • Jackie Greenall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 September 2014
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    Good book, in excellent condition, It's a great read.
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