Written in 1935 and revised in 1940, Kains develops a plan for running a small (let's say, 5 acres or so) farm for a profit. For the prospective homesteader, this is interesting reading, but hardly essential.
Review of a collection of essays "cultural and agricultural." Some of the essays weren't that compelling, but the heart of this collection is excellent--incisive and insightful. This book should appeal to more than just those interested in farming.