Issue #103 January/February, 2007

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DEPARTMENTS

6  Publisher’s Note 7  Editorial:       I’m proud to be a “Losertarian” again 30  Ayoob on Firearms:       The subtleties of safe firearms handling 23  Ask Jackie:       Pressure canning, rotten fruit, squash in the pumpkin patch, drying venison, pickling sunflower seeds, getting rid of gophers, vinegar in canning water 22  Irreverent joke page 78  Letters 89  Advertiser Index 91  Classified ads (pdf) 91  Classified advertising form 94-95   BHM anthologies, CD-ROMs, & books 90  The last word:       Loading the gun for a dictatorship 96-97  Order form/Subscription Info For a subscription Call Toll Free 1-800--835-2418

ABOUT THE COVER      This issue’s cover of modern-day cowhands rounding up cattle was painted by BHM artist Don Childers. The red dirt is similar to that found in the Siskiyou Mountains of southern Oregon, location of Fall Creek Ranch, which is the subject of the lead article beginning on page 8. Childers has been the artist for Backwoods Home Magazine since 1989 when the magazine was founded.

FEATURES

Building and tools 71  How to build a good fence for your homestead   By Charles Sanders       Common sense and a few good tools are the main ingredients in building a good fence. Alternative energy 35  Are hydrogen-fueled cars pie-in-the-sky?   By Jeffrey R. Yago, PE, CEM       Is hydrogen the solution to the high cost of fossil fuels? Jeff explains why this may not be the answer. Garden/Farm 40  Tomatoes! growing, canning, drying   By Jackie Clay       Jackie shares the secrets of tomatoes from start to finish. 62  Clover - From livestock forage to medicinal tea, this humble plant is one of nature’s best gifts   By Eugene Mitchell 66  The best city garden   By Anita Evangelista       If you think you can’t grow a garden in the city, think again. In this article you will learn how to garden in containers, grow vertically, and use window boxes to produce healthy produce for your family. Self-reliance 8  The modern day small family ranch   By John Silveira       Always dreamed of being part of a cattle roundup? Be part of this one in southern Oregon without all the hard work. John Silveira looks on as the Fall Creek Ranch crew performs the job of processing cattle. Recipes 18  Hearty stews   By George Erdosh 28  Making good jerky   By Randy Neumann 51  The healthy kitchen—Not all fats are bad...but some will kill you   By Richard Blunt       Food guide pyramids allow you to compare how you’re eating to how you should be eating. Find out which fats are good for you and which will clog your plumbing. 83  Do you suffer from gout? Here are some recipes that might help   By Habeeb Salloum       Habeeb teaches us what foods to choose and how to prepare them for a delicious relief from gout symptoms. 86  Try Lentils for healthy, meatless, delicious meals    By Linda Gabris