Lewis Dartnell

there is a particular class of crops that will naturally boost soil nitrogen levels for you, the incorporation of which was a crucial step in the agricultural revolution in the seventeenth century

The key is that while most crops plunder nitrogen from the ground, some plants inject this vital nutrient back into the soil as they grow. This family of astounding plants is the legumes, which includes peas, beans, clover, alfalfa, lentils, soy, and peanuts

Reverting to small-scale methods, five acres of land will be enough to support a group of up to ten people: wheat for bread, barley for beer, a diverse range of fruits and veggies, as well as cattle, pigs, sheep, and chickens for meat, milk, eggs, and other products