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 an urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome '¬Shomestead'¬ that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables and raise farm animals, including chickens, ducks, and goats. Backyard Homesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas and demonstrates to readers how to use and preserve the bounty they produce.  * Speaks to the homeowner who wishes to be self-sufficient and who wants to provide wholesome, homegrown food to his or her family  * Shows how to turn even a small urban or suburban yard into a productive, efficient small farm  * Covers vegetable gardens, beekeeping, and raising farm animals, including chickens, ducks, and goats  * Runs the gamut from planting seeds to canning your own vegetables, from raising farm animals to preserving your own meat and poultry  * A how-to guide for people who want to take control of what they eat and the products they use