"This beautifully illustrated book gives us the knowledge and inspiration to step off the train of corporate mass production and to explore a world of rich flavors and colorful oils. Cohen encourages readers to embrace a deeper and healthier, slow approach to living."
—Anna Mulè, executive director, Slow Food USA

"Bevin Cohen takes us on an incredible journey with his easy, authoritative, and nurturing style. This book is a must for anyone interested in food as well as folks interested in self-reliance. Homesteaders, specialty crop farmers, gardeners, chefs, seed-to-table enthusiasts, and curious humans, would all be enriched by a copy of this book held close."
—Hank Will, editor at large, Mother Earth News magazine

"A must-have for anyone who wants to be self-reliant with their food production, as well as foodies who just love knowing how food is produced."
—Deborah Niemann, author, Homegrown and Handmade

"Bevin walks you through homemade oil production from seed to press to pantry in this delightfully informative and accessible book."
—Elizabeth Hoover, Associate Professor, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, UC Berkeley

"I am standing in the front row cheering for this amazing book. Cohen understands the facade of modern agriculture, which is really a crisis of agriculture not yet visible in the grocery. This is a deeply important book, a toolkit, a plea, a template. Add it to your library of books that will save us."
—Janisse Ray, author, The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food

"Invaluable to anyone wishing to process their own seed and nut oils. It is definitely the most complete guide that I have seen! Bevin's detailed explanations and precise instructions are easy enough for anyone to follow."
—Jere Gettle, founder, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company

"Homesteaders and producers alike recognize that freshly grown and processed foods, by our own means, have the best flavor and nutritional value. Bevin Cohen unlocks the mysteries of nut oils, one of the last frontiers for DIYers, and empowers the reader with his passion and knowledge to tackle fresh pressed oils."
—Julia Shanks, co-author, The Farmers Market Cookbook, author, The Farmer's Office

Bevin Cohen is an author, herbalist, gardener, seed saver, and educator. He is owner of Small House Farm, a sustainable herb farm, and he offers workshops and lectures nationwide on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs, and locally grown food. He has published numerous works on these topics, including From Our Seeds & Their Keepers, Saving Our Seeds, Salvando Nuestras Semillas, and The Artisan Herbalist. He serves on the boards of the International Herb Association and the advisory council for the Community Seed Network, a multinational education and networking platform. He lives in Sanford, Michigan.

Preface

Section 1: Oil Extraction: A Brief History

Section 2: Small Scale Production: A How-To Guide

Section 3: Seeds and Nuts: The Oilseed Crops
    Almond
    Brassica
    Flax
    Grapeseed
    Hazelnut
    Hempseed
    Hickory
    Nigella
    Peanut
    Poppy
    Pumpkin
    Safflower
    Sesame
    Sunflower
    Walnut
    Avocado
    Coconut
    Olive

Section 4: Additional Seeds and Nuts for Consideration
    Amaranth
    Apricot
    Argan
    Beechnut
    Black Currant
    Borage
    Brazil Nut
    Butternut Squash
    Carrot
    Cashew
    Coriander
    Corn
    Cottonseed
    Gourd
    Grapefruit
    Jojoba
    Kenaf
    Macadamia
    Mongongo
    Neem
    Okra
    Palm
    Pine Nut
    Pistachio
    Pomegranate
    Rice Bran
    Soybean
    Watermelon

Section 5: In Conclusion: Beyond the Press

Index
About the Author
About New Society Publishers