I plan on using this on a very small scale for a simple home garden to supplement groceries, but want information that can be expanded for complete self sufficiency if necessary.
It would be especially great if you can recommend books that you've successfully used at least parts of, or know enough about these topics to make a useful recommendation on.
All New Square Foot Gardening is a good start for the "small scale" producer.
We've read, at least once, every book I listed.