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.
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Summer Livestock Health • rural news and advice from across the country
Shade Trees • rural news and advice from across the country
BEAT THE HEAT • Follow these 11 summertime tips to keep your chocks cool.
Cattle Illness & Injuries
Cherry Tomato Rainbow
More & More Toms
Sun-Dried Cherry Tomatoes
Beat the Heat • Easy DIY cooling systems you can set up on your hobby farm to keep your livestock cool and comfortable this summer.
WELL DONE • Happy Hollow Farm has adapted to farming in uncertain water years.
Going to the Well
Rotational Grazing for All • Better forage, healthier soil and improved weight gain can make the planning worthwhile.
Why Rotational Grazing?
Training Cows
Using Assistance Programs
A Simple Plan
Caprine Clean • Use these simple, effective tips to keep your goat shelter in good shape.
SAY CHEESE!
Natural Selection • Try one of these herbal remedies for goats.
Whorl Wind • For cattle, a cowlick means more than a bad hair day.
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Pig Mites & Lice • Learn how to tell lice and mites apart for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Got (Sheep) Milk? • Here’s a beginner’s guide to dairy sheep.
Wool Wonder
Dairy Sheep Stats at a Glance
SHETLAND SHEEP
BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN SHEEP
HARLEQUIN SHEEP
Livestock Directory & Classifieds
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