There is a website called River Cottage that looks at the process of becoming self-sufficient food-wise, with the emphasis on smallholding. Not sure if its what you're looking for, but it makes an interesting read.

The website supports several books on the subject, all written by a guy called Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. I'm in the process of reading "The Rivercottage Cook book" which is less of a cook book and more of a guide to producing your own food. From vegetables and fruit all the way to chickens, sheep and cattle! It's very UK biased though.

Good luck with your New Year's resolution - I'd be interested to hear how you get on.