Gardening
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SHETLAND SHEEP
With their wide range of colors and fleece types, excellent meat, small size, resistance to disease and ability to take good care of themselves, Shetland sheep are an ideal breed for many small farms.
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July/August 2026
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Got (Sheep) Milk?
Here’s a beginner’s guide to dairy sheep.
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July/August 2026
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BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN SHEEP
The North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association refers to this diminutive breed as “charming creatures” because of its dispositions and adorable appearance.
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July/August 2026
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WELL DONE
Happy Hollow Farm has adapted to farming in uncertain water years.
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July/August 2026
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Pig Mites & Lice
Learn how to tell lice and mites apart for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
4 min |
July/August 2026
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Rotational Grazing for All
Better forage, healthier soil and improved weight gain can make the planning worthwhile.
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July/August 2026
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Beat the Heat
Easy DIY cooling systems you can set up on your hobby farm to keep your livestock cool and comfortable this summer.
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July/August 2026
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HARLEQUIN SHEEP
This U.S.-developed miniature sheep breed is hardy and lambs easily, often having multiple lambs.
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July/August 2026
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Cherry Tomato Rainbow
Cherry tomatoes may be small, but they can be every bit as flavorful as the juiciest slicer you've ever grown.
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July/August 2026
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Natural Selection
Try one of these herbal remedies for goats.
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July/August 2026
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Cattle Illness & Injuries
According to Lew Strickland, a professor and extension veterinarian at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, when it comes to treating the most common illnesses and injuries that beef producers face, the best offense is a good defense.
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July/August 2026
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Caprine Clean
Use these simple, effective tips to keep your goat shelter in good shape.
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July/August 2026
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Shade Trees
Fast-growing shade trees are a must when you want to add some summer relief to your horses or livestock.
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July/August 2026
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Whorl Wind
For cattle, a cowlick means more than a bad hair day.
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July/August 2026
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BEAT THE HEAT
Follow these 11 summertime tips to keep your chocks cool.
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July/August 2026
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IN PRAISE OF Potatoes
No ordinary garden spud, this tuber is tops for homesteaders everywhere.
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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.
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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.
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PYGMY GOAT
Not all little goats are Pygmy Goats!
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High Tunnel Help
Build a high tunnel with assistance from the National Resources Conservation Service's incentive program.
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Tractor Safety
Tractor safety has come a long way through the years.
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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.
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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.
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TRACTOR BUYER'S GUIDE
If you need a tractor, here's the best of the best.
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BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE
The unique appearance of Belted Galloways inspires many questions about their origins.
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TRACTOR FACTORS
The three main tractor size categories are subcompact, compact, and utility.
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HIGHLAND CATTLE
This heritage breed originally hails from Scotland and comes in seven colors: black, red, brindle, dun, silver, yellow and white.
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The New Space Invaders
As long as there have been farms and gardens, there have been insect pests and assorted weeds.
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TAMWORTH PIG
An ancient bacon-type hog, the Tamworth was established in Britain by the Middle Ages.
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Groundbreaking Fertilizer
Raise compost worms and harvest their waste, which is a natural and powerful plant fertilizer.
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