A must-have guide for rural enthusiasts. Hobby Farms embraces the growing segment of the population that is returning to farm life in search of a more meaningful existence. From basic to advanced, topics include livestock husbandry, sustainable agriculture and crop growth, equipment purchasing, successful small farms and agricultural events.
Always Keep Growing
Hobby Farms
Growing Mushrooms on Logs & Stumps • rural news and advice from across the country
Pleasant Pheasants
Winter Rations
Learning from Mistakes
Say “Yes!” to Free Press
The Essential Garden • Every garden grows produce, but your garden should produce crops that are packed with flavor and nutrition.
Brushing Up on Nutrition
10 More to Grow
I Love My Tractor Photo Contest • Show us your beloved farm workhorse.
What You Could Win!
I Love My Tractor 2020 Photo Contest Official Rules
Going GREEN(HOUSE) • Good things come in greenhouses, such as year-round produce!
Regenerative AGRICULTURE • Let your livestock help improve your cropland and pastures.
BALE GRAZING
STOCKER CATTLE Starter • Convert pasture to profit by purchasing stocker calves in the spring and selling them in the fall as feeder cattle.
The Mechanics of Organics • If you’re thinking about organic certification, it’s a bit of a process, but that green seal may just be worth it.
from Sap Syrup to • If you’ve got a few maple trees, sugaring might be a sweet hobby to pursue!
Trees for Tapping
Sap Sources
A Berry GOOD IDEA • Blackberries and raspberries are popular fruits for hobby farmers because they are so easy to grow.
BERRY Bites
Pawpaws
Pawpaw Pests
Harvest Help
farm storehouse
breeds you need • Hundreds of varieties of livestock are suitable to raise on a hobby farm. This year, we’ll take a look at some of our favorites, starting with Highland Cattle and Idaho Pasture Pigs.
SAY Cheese!