RE: Grow 'Em Right {the book}
Mantis Mayer - other books that you might enjoy reading are: "Planting Foodplots For Deer & Other Wildlife" by John Weiss, "Quality Deer Management" by Charles Alseimer and "Wildlife Foodplots 1-2-3" by Ed Spinazzola. I have found them to be very helpful as well as a pleasant read.
You mentioned that you were interested in visiting North Country Whitetails, maybe we can see if there is interest on this forum and organize a group outing. I am in Delaware County, NY and would be willing to car pool. Any interest out there?