In this issue

Hobby Farms May-June 2023 issues

Improving Traction

It’s impressive how much power and versatility can be packed into relatively small tractors. Subcompact utility tractors and garden tractors often boast engine horsepower in the 20 to 25 range.

3 mins

Pollinator-Plant Mismatches

As temperatures continue to warm and weather patterns keep shifting, some plants are blooming much sooner than they used to.

6 mins

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

Your tractor is your farm's workhorse, so you need to care for it to keep it running smoothly.

9 mins

Fly CONTROL

Biting flies are a nuisance, and their bites are painful and irritating.

9 mins

GARDEN-FRIENDLY Mushrooms

Produce more of what you eat, make the most of your garden space and try something new by raising mushrooms.

8 mins

GET AN EXTENSION

County extension services offer an abundance of information on all things ag-related when you have crop, livestock or farming questions.

8 mins

LAWN LESSONS

In addition to being safer and more environmentally friendly, an organic lawn will also appear nicer.

8 mins

Container Hacks

Once, after a successful cookout, I was pouring the dregs from glasses of beers and wine down the kitchen drain.

5 mins

Be My Little BABY

Hardy, docile, and without big space requirements, Babydoll Southdown Sheep make a great addition to hobby farms.

8 mins

Celebrating 50 Episodes!

What started as a casual conversation series with farmers, gardeners and land stewards two years ago has become a podcast with more than 50 episodes! We’re celebrating having recorded all these interviews exploring the inner workings of farming and food systems and looking forward to bringing you many more.

2 mins

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Hobby Farms Magazine Description:

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.