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

ag bites • rural news and advice from across the country

FOUL FLOCK • Learn to manage sticktight fleas in your chicken flock.

Niche Farming Ideas

Picking Better Berries

FARMING IN Paradise • Flora Farms just north of San José del Cabo, Mexico, celebrates 30 years.

HEALTHY FARMS • You should know the signs that say your farm is ecologically healthy.

WHEN ANTIBIOTICS STOP WORKING • Though large-scale farms are often the target of management changes to control antibiotic resistance, smaller-scale farms need to play their part, too.

Grafting for Great Apples • Skip the genetic gamble and graft your favorite varieties onto a tree of your choosing.

GIFTS from the PANTRY • Whip up thoughtful, flavorful homemade gifts with a few simple ingredients and a little time.

THE Golden Season • A Kansas family shares the challenges, traditions and rewards of bringing wheat from field to table.

BREAD WINNER • Start from scratch and bake a homemade loaf with this recipe.

DOUBLE DOWN & SAVE BIG • Get a one-year subscription to both Hobby Farms and Chickens and SAVE 58% OFF the combined cover price!

WINTER PREP • Be careful where you park your farm equipment.

SAY CHEESE

Winter Feed Needs • Learn how forage analysis, inventory estimates and smarter feeding practices can help maximize limited resources.

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Acidosis Awareness

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