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

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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DOUBLE DOWN & SAVE BIG • Get a one-year subscription to both Hobby Farms and Chickens and SAVE 61% OFF the combined cover price!

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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