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In this issue

Rediscover Ancient Grains
Explore nutritious and adaptable grains

Cattle Profi les & Bottle Calves
Dexters, Highlands, Belted Galloways & American Aberdeens

Plan Your Garden NOW!
* 26 Seeds for the New Year
* Square-Foot Garden Guide
* Garden-Scale Crop Rotation
* Hardy Greens

New Year, New Crops
As you plan for the upcoming garden season,consider these picks.
by Lisa Munniksma

Garden-Scale Crop Rotation
You don’t have to be a big-time farmer to benefit from rotating crops.
by Daniel Johnson

Livestock Q&A: Goat Parasites
Grazing on an overly soiled pasture can sometimes lead parasites in your goat herd.
by Lorrie Boldrick, D.V.M.,vetted by Dr. Lyle G. McNeal

Weed Management

The days of making a single, spring, pre-emergent herbicide application are behind us as we're faced with increased weed-resistance issues, microbial degradation in the soil, shifting climate patterns (longer seasons) and a loss of efficacy with traditional herbicidal chemistries.

3 mins

Kubota Goes Grand

Kubota Tractor Corp. has unveiled its latest innovation for small-scale farmers and landowners: the Grand L70 Series. Designed with residential and commercial users in mind, this series blends power, comfort and cutting-edge technology into one versatile machine. With three configurations available — premium, deluxe and cold weather — the Grand L70 Series is built to meet the diverse needs of today’s small farms and rural properties.

1 mins

February Is Frost Seeding Month

If your pastures are showing signs of wear and tear, patches of open ground, more weeds than grass, overgrazing last fall or mud damage this winter, it’s time to rehab them with frost seeding. Frost seeding is an inexpensive and easy way to rejuvenate overgrazed or weather-damaged livestock pastures and hayfields without tilling or disturbing already established grasses and legumes.

2 mins

CONSERVATION FLOCKS

Many backyard chicken breeds face endangered status. Here's what to keep in mind when starting a flock to ensure a breed's future.

3 mins

Hardy Greens for All Seasons

Collard greens, kale, mustard greens and Swiss chard are real workhorses in the garden.

6 mins

Raising a Bottle Calf

Being raised on a dairy farm, I don't remember a time when I wasn't well-versed in the raising of bottle calves.

9 mins

NEW YEAR, NEW CROPS

As you make your garden plans for this season, consider these picks from growers across the country.

6 mins

Splash Down

Here's a primer on farm pond management.

10+ mins

Garden-Scale Crop Rotation

You don't have to be a big-time farmer to benefit from rotating crops.

4 mins

Rediscover Ancient Grains

Explore these nutritious and adaptable grains, known by many cultures over thousands of years.

8 mins

Goat Parasites

Grazing on an overly soiled pasture can sometimes lead parasites in your goat herd.

3 mins

SNOW Removal

Attachments can make a significant difference in how a farmer experiences winter and all that comes with it.

3 mins

DIY Essential Oils

Steam-distill your own essential oils at home.

6 mins

SAY CHEESE

KEEP 'EM COMING

1 mins

HIGHLAND CATTLE

Highland cattle are an old heritage breed known to have grazed the rugged Scottish landscape since the 6th century.

1 mins

BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE

The unique appearance of Belted Galloway cattle inspires many questions about their origins.

1 mins

DEXTER CATTLE

Dexters are tri-purpose cattle (beef, milk and draft). Today's Dexter cattle descend from a herd of hardy Irish mountain cattle assembled by Mr. Dexter, agent to Lord Hawarden, around 1750.

1 mins

agvice

Temperature stress is observed when pigs fall outside of their thermal neutral zone.

1 mins

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Hobby Farms Magazine Description:

Publisher: EG-Media-Investments-LLC

Category: Gardening

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Whether for sustainability or profitability, Hobby Farms celebrates the challenges and accomplishments of creating and maintaining a successful low-acreage farm, garden or orchard.

Hobby Farms magazine helps readers realize their farming goals with expert articles on subjects such as livestock husbandry, sustainable agriculture, equipment purchasing, irrigation, pest control, new technologies, and more. Hobby Farms also addresses core information for newcomers and advanced how-to information for seasoned farmers.

With well-executed articles and photos, Hobby Farms embraces the growing population segment returning to farm life in search of self-sustainability.