For some of the folks lurking about on this forum... some good starting advice here:
1 Acre Self-Sufficient Homestead
Expert advice on how to establish self-sufficient food production, including guidance on crop rotations, raising livestock and grazing management.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/modern-homesteading/self-sufficient-homestead-zm0z11zkon.aspx
1 Acre Homestead
thank you... i am indeed one of those "lurkers" and I will definitely check out this link. I so appreciate all the tips and information I get from everyone on these forums. It's amazing the wealth of wisdom y'all have :D