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Hobby Farming: An Introductory Guide


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Hobby Farming: An Introductory Guide

If you are one of the thousands of people who want to move to the country and grow a lot of peaches (or cattle or berries or alfalfa), you are a lot like me. Five or six years ago, owning a farm seemed like an impossible dream. However, with a bit of a push from some good friends, I decided to dive in. My husband and I bought a small plot of land, and we never looked back. Now, our hobby farm is successful both as a hobby and as a money-making pursuit. I decided to create this blog to help people who don't have friends cheering them on like we did. In this blog, I am going to cover every aspect of hobby farming from planting seeds to buying land to choosing the right insurance and more. Before you know it, you should have the farming knowledge you need!

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Embracing the Charm: The Benefits of Owning a Miniature Highland Cow

Miniature Highland cows, often affectionately referred to as "mini Highlands," are captivating creatures that combine the charm of their larger counterparts with unique advantages tailored for smaller properties and enthusiastic hobbyists. Here are several compelling reasons why owning a miniature Highland cow can be a delightful and rewarding experience: Adorable Size and Appearance Miniature Highland cows inherit the distinctive appearance of their full-sized Highland counterparts, renowned for their long, flowing coats of hair, majestic horns, and sturdy build. Read More 

4 Ways To Get Enough Nitrogen For Your Organic Corn Patch

Sweet corn is a staple crop for market growers and personal gardeners alike in most areas that provide the hot summers this grain needs to mature. If you've recently changed over to using organic growing methods in your garden or farm, you might find it tricky to grow healthy sweet corn for the farmer's market or your own table. Try these tricks for increasing nitrogen organically for lush, green growth early in the season. Read More 

Tiling Wet Land: How Agricultural Drainage Systems Help Farmers & Their Communities

To farm successfully, farmers of all types must have access to land that will support and nurture the crops or livestock they depend upon to earn a living. Land located in areas that are prone to arid or drought-like conditions can often be irrigated to make it useful. However, land that is located in low lying or swampy areas can represent a more difficult problem due to excessive moisture that prevents the farmer from utilizing it to its fullest potential. Read More 

Questions To Help You Select Your Sod

There are multiple ways that you can get a great lawn. One is to seed your lawn. Another is to apply sod.   Sod allows you to have an instantaneous green lawn as soon as the product is applied. Still, you may not know how to select the best sod for your landscape. Here are a few questions and answers to help you make a great selection: Is the sod healthy? Read More 

How To Attract More Deer To Your Yard

Many people move to rural or suburban landscapes in order to get closer to nature. The way you maintain your yard can either deter the deer population from entering your property, or it can roll out the welcome mat for deer in your area. Here are three things you can do when caring for your lawn that will help attract more deer to your yard in the future. 1. Plant taller grasses around the perimeter of your yard. Read More