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In this issue

CREATING STOCK
Breed and raise replacement layers for a small-scale egg operation.
by Doug Ottinger

(SALES) SEASON EXTENSION
These 10 great crops will keep you selling and selling.
by Leah Smith

THE ABCS ON DE
Diatomaceous earth is handy for those living a farm lifestyle.
by Mark Chesnut

MATERS THAT MATTER
We can’t wait to grow these fabulous tomato varities.
by Samantha Johnson

SOIL SOLUTIONS
Practice sustainable farming techniques to bring back rich topsoil.
by Darrick Byers

To the BONE

Maintaining good bone health in laying hens in crucial.

7 mins

raise STRONGER CHICKENS

Look around your kitchen, and you'll likely find some natural poultry supplements.

7 mins

(SALES) Season Extension

These 10 great crops will keep you selling and selling.

7 mins

THE ABCs ON DE

Diatomaceous earth has more uses than baling wire and is particularly handy for those living a farm lifestyle.

7 mins

Maters that Matter

We can't wait to grow these tomatoes.

7 mins

Soil SOLUTIONS

By practicing more sustainable farming techniques, we can bring back the rich topsoil of the preindustrial era.

7 mins

Growing Hay

Growing hay rather than buying it to feed the livestock on your small farm can be a rewarding experience.

4 mins

Vitally Important

Keep your herd healthy, no matter what type of animals you own, by learning to take basic vitals.

7 mins

TAMWORTH PIG

An ancient bacon-type hog, the Tamworth was established in Britain by the Middle Ages.

1 mins

HIGHLAND CATTLE

This heritage breed originally hails from Scotland and comes in seven colors: black, red, brindle, dun, silver, yellow and white.

1 mins

JACOB SHEEP

Jacob Sheep have graced the large estates and country horns, black-and-white faces and spotted bodies no doubt contributed to their popularity and survival.

1 mins

BOURBON RED TURKEY

Bourbon Red turkeys are used popular with small farms because of their ability to forage and their light-colored pinfeathers make for an attractive carcass.

1 mins

PYGMY GOAT

Not all little goats are Pygmy Goats!

1 mins

BERKSHIRE HOG

Berkshire are known for their darker, exceptionally farms as they used to be, they are becoming a popular niche breed for small farmers.

1 mins

BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE

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

1 mins

TRACTOR FACTORS

The three main tractor size categories are subcompact, compact, and utility.

4 mins

Tractor Safety

Tractor safety has come a long way through the years.

2 mins

TRACTOR BUYER'S GUIDE

If you need a tractor, here's the best of the best.

4 mins

The New Space Invaders

As long as there have been farms and gardens, there have been insect pests and assorted weeds.

6 mins

Groundbreaking Fertilizer

Raise compost worms and harvest their waste, which is a natural and powerful plant fertilizer.

8 mins

WHEN THE Queen Abdicates

Without a queen to rule, your hive can't survive.

7 mins

High Tunnel Help

Build a high tunnel with assistance from the National Resources Conservation Service's incentive program.

8 mins

IN PRAISE OF Potatoes

No ordinary garden spud, this tuber is tops for homesteaders everywhere.

7 mins

SAY CHEESE

KEEP 'EM COMING Upload the very best digital images of your small-farm livestock to HobbyFarms.com/say_cheese or email them directly to hobbyfarms@hobbyfarms.com, with \"Say Cheese!\" in the subject line.

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.