Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall - creator of "River Cottage"
Several years ago, I came across a show called "River Cottage" about a guy who had decided to leave city life behind (London) and headed to the country side to start a new life growing his own food and raising his own animals. He started in 1998, from humble beginnings, he's now introduced a program called Land Share to help others actualize a similar dream. He is matching land owners with people who have a passion for growing and raising organic food - and so far 50,000 people have been coupled to make the dream a reality for the average non-land owning person.
I found, and continue to find, his show very inspiring. The first series is called Escape to River Cottage. Season 2 is Return to River Cottage. The third is Beyond River Cottage where he branches out with 40 plus acres.
Here is the link to season 1, epsiode 1: http://www.factualtv.com/documentary/Escape-to-River-Cottage-Episode-1
There is more stuff available on YouTube for River Cottage, including bread making, mushroom picking, free-foraging, etc.
The other main source of inspiration came from a family of four in Pasadena California who live on 1/10th of an acre and are producing 6,000 pounds plus of organic food per year, and providing a living for all four adult family members.
The Dervaes Family
From there - you can branch out and learn more through their web site, other videos, and their blog. They also sell seeds and pioneer-style kitchen and garden products (http://www.peddlerswagon.com/)
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