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Koots Calendar |
Intensive Gardening -- Intensively cultivated vegetable gardens can supply a great deal of a family's food from very little land. Basic techniques, illustrated. Silage for Dairy Cows -- Small dairy farmers with five or six cows can maintaingood health and a high level of production by using silage. Simple instructions, illustrated.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/grdnsilg/en/grdnsilg.htm
Irrigation: Siphon Tubes -- Galvanized metal siphon tubes can be used for irrigation. Easily made and repaired by tinsmiths. A siphon can also be made from a piece of rubber hose or by bending a piece of plastic tubing. Construction details, use. Illustrated.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/irrigate/en/irrigate.htm
Lab Tests of Fired Clay and Metal One-pot Chimneyless Stoves by Sam Baldwin -- A report of tests done to provide direction in development of optimal stove designs. Discusses advantages of stoves of this type. 37pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/imprstov/en/imprstov.htm
Low Cost Development of Water Power Sites by Hans W. Hamm -- Enables the reader to assess the possibility and desirability of installing a small hydroelectric power plant. Discusses types of machinery suitable for installation, plus other turbine and generating equipment. 43pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/wtrpowr/en/wtrpowr.htm
Low-cost Windmill for Developing Nations by Hartmut Bossel -- Complete construction details for building a low-cost windmill with easily obtained materials and non- precision work or machining. Multi- vaned fan-type windmill feathers automatically in high winds to prevent damage. 45pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/windmill/en/windmill.htm
Making Building Blocks with the CINVA-Ram Block Press -- A supervisor's guide to using the CINVA-Ram block press. Detailed instructions for mixing material, organizing construction, and more. 26pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/cinvaram/en/cinvaram.htm
Making Charcoal: The Retort Method -- An easy-to-build charcoal retort uses discard 55-gallon petrol drums. Provides high quality charcoal and tar by-products with less fuel than is required by other low tech methods. Easy to follow instructions. 28pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/charcoal/en/charcoal.htm
Overshot Waterwheel: A Design and Construction Manual -- This low-cost water wheel provides power to pump water, grind grain, and press oils or sugar cane. Gives construction details and design considerations. Illustrated. 74pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/wtrwhlos/en/wtrwhlos.htm
Portable Metallic Cookstove by Andre Charette -- The product is a metallic, wood-burning cookstove designed to fit a pot of specific dimensions. It uses a small amount of wood and cooks rapidly. It can be made entirely from new or recycled sheet steel, with joints fastened by metal rivets or spot welding. The cookstove is designed for preparation of such foods as the rice and sauce or stew of Africa. Its manufacture is easily adaptable to other locations. Industry Profile
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/stovport/en/stovport.htm
Postharvest Grain Loss -- Assessment Methods: A Manual of Methods for the Evaluation of Postharvest Losses by Kenton L. Harris and Carl J. Lindblad -- Food production loss and deterioration is a major food-limiting factor. Postharvest loss reduction can benefit from reliable loss estimates and cost/benefit comparisons.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/grainlos/en/grainlos.htm
Poultry Raising: Brooder with corral for 200 chicks -- This chick brooder is hinged for easy access to corral and brooder.. Used successfully in Ecuador and elsewhere to raise broilers for a cash crop.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/poultry/en/poultry.htm
Pour-flush Latrine -- Step-by-step photo guide to siting and building a pour-flush latrine. (A technical bulletin) 25pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/pourlatr/en/pourlatr.htm
Raising Chickens and Ducks by Harlan H.D. Attfield -- This manual is intended for people who wish to raise chickens or ducks to improve the family diet and, possibly, earn some extra income. Moreover, chicken and duck manure is an excellent fertilizer for the vegetable garden or a valuable addition to the compost pile. The book is divided into two sections: the first deals with raising chickens at home, the second with raising ducks in wet areas.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/chicduck/en/chicduck.htm
Raising Rabbits by Harlan D. Attfield -- This manual presents an overview of the entire process of raising rabbits, from selecting healthy animals to preparing proper foods to treating disease. Includes step-by-step procedures for the construction of a hutch unit to house two does and one buck.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/rabbits/en/rabbits.htm
Reforestation in Arid Lands by Fred R. Weber with Carol Stoney -- Second edition of a manual first published in 1977, includes new sections, revised and updated text, with the material reorganized to make the manual easier to use. Detailed manual, illustrated.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/reforest/en/reforest.htm
Renewable Energy Dictionary, 1982 -- Encyclopedic dictionary comprised of up-to-date and authoritative definitions of terms used in renewable energy. Definitions are presented in the clearest and most concise language possible without detracting from their technical accuracy. Thoroughly cross-referenced for ease of use.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/renenrgy/en/renenrgy.htm
Savonius Rotor Construction: Vertical Axis Wind Machines from Oil Drums by Jozef A. Kozlowski -- Two-stage rotor for pumping water or three-stage rotor for charging auto batteries. Fully illustrated. 54pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/savrotor/en/savrotor.htm
Seeds, Weeds, and Pests -- Seed cleaner, seed cleaning sieves, drying grain with wooden blocks, bucket sprayer, backpack crop duster.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/seedweed/en/seedweed.htm
Silk Screen Printing -- Silk screen printing is a simple, inexpensive method of producing multiple copies of attractive visual aids, posters, and other materials, including typewritten pages. Building and using a silk screen printer.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/silkscrn/en/silkscrn.htm
Six Simple Pumps: A Construction Guide -- A collection of options for simple, inexpensive pumps that are easy to build and maintain with local skills and materials. Includes complete building instructions with detailed drawings for a Diaphragm Pump, Spangler Pump, Inertia Pump, Animal Driven Chain Pump, and Archimedes Screw. 94pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/pumps6/en/pumps6.htm
Small Farm Grain Storage Volume I: Preparing Grain for Storage by Carl Lindblad, Laurel Druben, 1976, 3rd Printing 1980 -- Set of three how-to manuals provide a comprehensive overview of storage problems for the small farmer. Volume I explains the structure of grain, the relationship between grain and moisture, the need for proper drying. One large section contains detailed, fully illustrated plans for constructing a variety of small-scale grain dryers.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/grainprp/en/grainprp.htm
Small Farm Grain Storage Volume II: Enemies of Stored Grain by Carl Lindblad, Laurel Druben, 1976, 3rd Printing 1980 -- Set of three how-to manuals provide a comprehensive overview of storage problems for the small farmer. Volume II is an in-depth study of two major enemies: insects and rodents, with guidelines for defining the size of the problem and protecting grain by both chemical and non-chemical means.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/grainenm/en/grainenm.htm
Small Farm Grain Storage Volume III: Storage Methods by Carl Lindblad, Laurel Druben, 1976, 3rd Printing 1980 -- Set of three how-to manuals provide a comprehensive overview of storage problems for the small farmer. Volume III contains a survey of storage facilities from the most traditional basket-type granary to metal bins and cement silos, emphasizes improving existing facilities: detailed construction procedures for an improved mud silo, storage in underground pits and sacks.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/grnstor3/en/grnstor3.htm
Small Michell (Banki) Turbine: A Construction Manual -- A low-cost water turbine that can provide AC/DC electricity for your home. Complete step-by-step instructions for making parts and assembly. Illustrated. 58pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/bankitur/en/bankitur.htm
Small Scale Manufacture of Burned Building Brick by D. W. Thomas -- Outlines the making and burning of clay brick suitable for domestic building. Instructions for molding, drying, and firing clay brick are included, as well as directions for building a kiln. 22pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/burnbrik/en/burnbrik.htm
Solar Convection Grain Dryer -- Experimental, low-cost grain dryer uses movement of heated air. (A technical bulletin) 4pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/solrgrnd/en/solrgrnd.htm
Solar Cooker Construction Manual -- Easy to build, low-cost Fresnel-type lens gives a broad, uniform focal region the size of a cooking pot rather than a sharp, intense spot of heat. Fully illustrated, detailed instructions. 18pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/solrckr/en/solrckr.htm
Solar Still by W. R. Breslin -- Build a small solar-heated distillation system to provide clean water for a variety of purposes. 36pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/solrstl2/en/solrstl2.htm
Solar Water Heater -- Simple, low-cost thermosyphon water heater can provide up to 70 liters of hot water per day on a sunny day. Illustrated construction plans. 48pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/solrwtrh/en/solrwtrh.htm
Stabilized Earth Construction by Alfred Bush -- An overview of the use of soil as a building material, with specific examples of high- and low-technology applications. 35pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/stabert2/en/stabert2.htm
Starch, Oil, and Feed from Sorghum Grain by Peter K. Carrell -- Describes a small plant operating with three shifts on a seven-day work schedule and processing about 200 tons on sorghum a day. Facility may be considered a heavy industry because of the emission from the boiler and dryers and the noise from its high speed machinery. 8pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/oilsorgh/en/oilsorgh.htm
Testing the Efficiency of Wood-burning Cookstoves -- Testing standards for wood-burning cookstoves, including laboratory controlled cooking and kitchen or field testing procedures. Established by an international panel of experts convened by VITA. Illustrated. 76pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/woodstvt/en/woodstvt.htm
Understanding Adobe by Balla Sidibe -- Suggests an approach for improving traditional adobe as a building material, focusing on soil selection and the proper methods for controlling the moisture content of the material. 26pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/adobe/en/adobe.htm
Understanding Agricultural Waste Recycling by Walter Eshenaur -- Discusses the general theory involved in recycling agricultural wastes and popular methods. 15pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/agricwst/en/agricwst.htm
Understanding Agroforestry Techniques by Fred Weber & Carol Stoney -- Describes agroforestry methods of tree and shrub integration to protect erosion and improve the fertility and productivity of soil. 15pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/agrofor/en/agrofor.htm
Understanding Aquaculture by Ira J. Somerset -- Discusses various methods of raising fish, shellfish, and molluscs for food and profit. 24pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/aquacult/en/aquacult.htm
Understanding Batteries by Lee Merriman -- Provides a basic understanding of batteries and traces their development from the early 1800s to the present day. 18pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/battery/en/battery.htm
Understanding Biogas Generation by Richard Mattocks -- Discusses flammable biogas production from weaste products for cooking, lighting, and fueling combustion engines and use of the digested waste as fertilizer.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/biogas/en/biogas.htm
Understanding Briquetting by Mac Cosgrove-Davis -- Describes the process of briquetting combustible materials for fuel. Focuses on simple technologies that can be employed on a small to intermediate scale. 22pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/briquett/en/briquett.htm
Understanding Cereal Crops I: Wheat, Oats, Barley, and Rye by Roy M. Stephen & Betsey Eisendrath -- Provides information on cultural requirements, pests, and uses of wheat, oats, barley, and rye. 17pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/cereals1/en/cereals1.htm
Understanding Cereal Crops II: Maize, Sorghum, Rice, and Millet by Roy M. Stephen & Betsey Eisendrath -- Provides information on cultural requirements, pests, and uses of maize, sorghum, rice, and millet. 19pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/cereals2/en/cereals2.htm
Understanding Clay Recognition and Processing by Miska Petersham Provides an overview of clay categories and processing methods. 18pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/clayproc/en/clayproc.htm
Understanding Composting by J. Walter Fitts & Jerry B. Fitts -- Outlines the chemical processes and environmental requirements for composting farm wastes. 18pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/compost/en/compost.htm
Understanding Dairy Goat Production by Harlan H. D. Attfield -- Describes various breeds of goats; feed, nutritional, shelter, and space requirements; milking practices; and prevention and control of diseases. 15pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/goatdary/en/goatdary.htm
Understanding Dairy Production in Developing Countries by John W. Hibbs, W. G. Whittlestone -- Discusses efforts to improve primitive dairy production practices to provide more and better quality milk as a source of highly nutritious food for humans, especially growing children.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/dairyprd/en/dairyprd.htm
Understanding Energy Storage Methods by Clyde S. Brooks -- Presents a critical review of the technical features, state of development, and economics of various energy storage systems and their compatibility with small power plants. 17pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/engystor/en/engystor.htm
Understanding Ethanol Fuel Production and Use by Bradley & Ken Runnion -- Describes the production and use of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) as a liquid fuel. 19pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/ethanol/en/ethanol.htm
Understanding Evaporative Cooling by Eric Rusten -- Familiarizes the reader with fundamentals of evaporate cooling systems for the home. 42pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/evapcool/en/evapcool.htm
Understanding Ferrocement Construction by J. P. Hartog -- Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of several methods of ferrocement construction and outlines the basic steps involved in the general process. 14pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/ferrcmnt/en/ferrcmnt.htm
Understanding Fish Preservation and Processing by Richard T. Carruthers -- Presents guidelines for preserving fish by means of salting, smoking, and pickling. 10pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/fishproc/en/fishproc.htm
Understanding Glass Recycling by W. Richard Ott -- Outlines a scheme for collection, selection, and processing of glass material for recycling. 14pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/glasrcyc/en/glasrcyc.htm
Understanding Home-scale Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables: Part I, Canning and Freezing by Eric Rusten -- Discusses the principles of canning and freezing fruits and vegetables at home, for home use. 18pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/frtprsv1/en/frtprsv1.htm
Understanding Home-scale Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables: Part II, Drying and Curing by Eric Rusten -- Discusses the principles of drying and curing (smoking or salting) of fruits and vegetables at home, for home use. 21pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/frtprsv2/en/frtprsv2.htm
Understanding Hydroponics by Mark Anderson, et al -- Explains the basics of hydroponics and what goes into setting up a hydroponics greenhouse, with year long planting and harvesting schedule and estimated income yield. 24pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/hydropon/en/hydropon.htm
Understanding Hydropower by Walter Eshenaur -- Gives a broad overview of the use of hydropower. 60pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/hydropwr/en/hydropwr.htm
Understanding Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers by Kenton K. Brubaker -- Discusses factors for determining basic soil fertility and methods of application of inorganic and organic fertilizers. Also presents alternative systems for crop fertilization. 29pphttp://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/fertilis/en/fertilis.htm
Understanding Insect Pests and their Control by Harold R. Wilson Describes several methods of applied insect control, with emphasis on dangers of harming beneficial insects. 13pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/insects/en/insects.htm
Understanding Legume Crops by Dr. Carl S. Hoveland -- Defines and describes various legume crops and their cultivation requirements. 15pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/legumes/en/legumes.htm
Understanding Low-cost Road Building by David K. Blythe -- Outlines planning, equipment, and maintenance requirements for building simple roads. 28pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/roadlcst/en/roadlcst.htm
Understanding Low-cost Well Drilling by Stephen Greenwood -- Provides information needed to plan the design and location of a well that will supply safe drinking water. 21pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/welldril/en/welldril.htm
Understanding Micro-hydroelectric Generation by Christopher S. Weaver -- Provides hydropower fundamentals for systems producing fewer than 100 kilowatts of power and a comparison with alternative technologies. 26pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/hydrmicr/en/hydrmicr.htm
Understanding Mini-hydroelectric Generation by Christopher S. Weaver -- Lists components and users for plants that produce 100-1,000 kilowatts of power and the skills required to design, build, operate, and maintain such a plant. 29pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/hydrmini/en/hydrmini.htm
Understanding Multiple Cropping by Glen M. Wood -- Overview of multiple cropping, the growing of two or more crops on the same field during the same year. Multiple cropping has the potential to utilize the soil more efficiently, resulting in greater production from a given unit of land.
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/cropmult/en/cropmult.htm
Understanding Paper Recycling by Jon Vogler & Peter Sarjeant Discusses small-scale paper recycling operations including the economics, equipment, and procedures involved. 16pp
http://www.cd3wd.com/cd3wd_40/vita/paprrcyc/en/paprrcyc.htm