{"product_id":"small-scale-food-processing-for-homesteads-danny-munrow-9798250408417","title":"Small-Scale Food Processing for Homesteads: Drying, Fermentation, and Preservation from Harvest to Shelf","description":"\u003cb\u003eReactive Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurning fresh harvests into stable, usable food products is a foundational skill for modern homesteads and small-scale producers. This practical guide explores the core methods used to transform raw ingredients into shelf-ready foods through controlled processing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, readers will learn how drying, fermentation, and preservation methods function at a small operational scale, with clear explanations of material handling, process flow, and storage considerations. The book focuses on approachable systems that can be implemented without industrial infrastructure, while still supporting consistency and food stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eManaging raw inputs after harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFundamentals of moisture reduction and drying\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eControlled fermentation methods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreservation through traditional and modern techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStorage strategies for shelf-ready products\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructuring small-scale processing workflows\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for homestead environments and small producers, this book presents a grounded overview of food processing practices that extend usability and reduce post-harvest loss while supporting sustainable production systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Danny Munrow,Clint Harrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250408417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d","brand":"Danny Munrow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520282702079,"sku":"9798250408417","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3438a842-7d87-44b7-bf00-71135efafcdd.jpg?v=1778741829","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/small-scale-food-processing-for-homesteads-danny-munrow-9798250408417","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}