Hobby Farms

Hobby Farms is dedicated to part-time and small farmers who live each day for their passion of growing crops, raising livestock and living sustainably. We understand what all it takes to start and maintain a successful farm, be it for pleasure, profit or both, and we’re here to help drive dreams of a self-sustainable lifestyle.

Hobby Farms

Portable Sawmill Pluses • rural news and advice from across the country

The Autumn Vegetable You Should Be Growing

BEST LAID PLANS • You need to chart a course of action for your flock before disasters strike.

Homegrown Garlic

Woodlot Management

Autumn Weed Control • This is a great time of year to get a grip on weeds. These fall weed-control tips offer actions you can take today to limit weed growth tomorrow.

5 TIPS FOR A FALL GARDEN

NO-TILL Fall TIPS • As winter approaches, readying a no-dig garden for the end of its growing season presents one of the biggest benefits of no-till: It’s easy! Here’s what you should know.

SAY CHEESE

Food PRESERVATION Q&A • Stretch your dollar by learning how to preserve your harvest.

THE ART OF Extracts • Annie Hartwig stumbled onto a niche business full of her favorite things.

Breadcrumbs • Bake bread at home easier with these simple tips.

FIREWOOD for Your Farm • If you have forestland on your property, think of it as your very own fuel station. Learn how to cut and store your harvests.

Best & Worst Wood to Burn

Tread LIGHTLY • Understand foot rot in sheep and goats.

farm storehouse

DOUBLE DOWN & SAVE BIG

Apple Tree Pruning • rural news and advice from across the country

Dairy Delights • Dairy sheep breeds are bred to yield significantly more milk than traditional meat or wool breeds, and their milk is used for various products like cheese, yogurt and even bottled milk.

BEST IN BREED

BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN SHEEP

SHETLAND SHEEP

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