2024-04-26 07:00
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Hobby Farms knows that growing healthy food and maintaining a sustainable farm hold top priorities in your life. Read blogs related to farms and chickens.
2024-04-25 14:09
A Safer and Longer-Lasting Alternative to Using Raw Eggs
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2024-04-25 12:47
Florentina Rodriguez Talks Seeds, Seeds And, You Guessed It, Seeds.
The post Growing Good Podcast #76: Florentina Rodriguez, urban farmer and seed advocate appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-04-25 07:00
Celebrate Your Lake Catches With This Yummy Recipe
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2024-04-23 07:00
Drake Ducks Improve the Quality of a Backyard Flock
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2024-04-21 07:00
DNA Testing Can Tell You a Lot About the Fruit You're Growing
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2024-04-16 07:00
Miniature Cattle Can Be Ideal for Small Farms for Feed Efficiency and Growth to Maximize Potential
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2024-04-16 07:00
Miniature Cattle Breeds Can Be Easier to Keep With Their Smaller Size and Docility
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2024-04-16 07:00
Reducing Aggression in Male Animals is the Top Reason for Castration
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2024-04-15 19:06
How to Make Sure You and Your Hens are On The Right Path
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2024-04-15 18:20
How to Prevent & Spot Poultry Ailments
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2024-04-15 18:03
Novelty pumpkins are varieties of pumpkins grown primarily for their unique and interesting appearance rather than for their suitability as food. These pumpkins come in various shapes, sizes… Read More
2024-04-10 12:00
Michele Thorne Talks About Support And Resources For Livestock Farmers And Meat Consumers
The post Growing Good Podcast #75: Michele Thorne, farmer and executive director of Good Meat Projec… Read More
2024-04-09 20:08
An Anytime Chicken Recipe With a Touch of Maple Sweetness
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2024-04-09 19:49
Add These Essential Nutrients to your Flock’s Diet to Boost Health, Production and Longevity
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2024-04-05 19:29
Hotbeds & Corn Transplants 101
The post How to Make a Hotbed & Grow Sweet Corn Transplants appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-04-05 18:59
Find the Inspiration You Need to Get Your 2024 Garden Off to a Good Start
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2024-04-05 07:00
Learn How Nastutiums Benefit Wildlife in the Garden, Including Pollinators, Toads and More
The post Nasturtiums: 5 Reasons To Grow Them appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-04-02 13:49
Understand the Two Main Types of Powered Machines That Can Be Used to Inflate Tires
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2024-04-02 12:50
Exploring the Pros and Cons Offered by Flooded Lead-Acid and AGM Batteries
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2024-04-01 19:35
Chickens Are Productive & Useful Past Three Years Old
The post How Long Do Chickens Live & Produce Eggs appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-04-01 19:24
Treat Early to Avoid Complications
The post Impacted Crop: How to Identify & Treat in Chickens appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-04-01 11:54
Baby Chick Checklist Getting You And Your Baby Chicks Started Off Right You’ve decided to enter the wonderful world of raising your own chickens as either layers or broilers. Maybe it… Read More
2024-03-29 07:00
Finding a Veterinarian for Your Chickens is Not Always An Easy Task
The post Poultry Veterinarians: How to Find Help for Your Flock appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-26 07:00
From Easter to Picnics & Family Gatherings, Deviled Eggs Are a Must-Have
The post How to Make Deviled Eggs: A Classic Recipe appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-26 07:00
5 Things To Do If Easter Chicks Weren't On Your List
The post What To Do With Baby Chicks After Easter appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-26 07:00
Create Custom, Natural Easter Egg Designs Using Produce & Spices from Your Kitchen
The post Dyeing Easter Eggs With Natural Dyes appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-25 14:36
Homesteader Hillarie Maddox Talks about Returning to the Land, Building Community and Mental Health for Farmers
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2024-03-25 07:00
Upcycle Your Tin Cans with this Recipe for a Sweet Easter Bread
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2024-03-25 07:00
Make One of These Homemade Animal-Shaped Treats
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2024-03-21 07:00
Proper Nutrition for Healthy Ducklings
The post What to Feed Baby Ducks for Proper Nutrition appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-21 07:00
Tiny Bantam Ducks Make a Great Addition to a Backyard Flock
The post Bantam Ducks: 3 Breeds For Backyard Flocks appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-21 07:00
Basic Pointers for each Poultry Species When Considering Adding Backyard Birds
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2024-03-20 18:42
Don't Miss Out on Growing Time by Focusing Only on Air Temperature
The post Seed Starting Soil Temperatures for Success appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-20 17:38
A Healthy & Delicious Breakfast or Lunch Recipe
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2024-03-20 15:52
How to Start a Backyard Flower Farm with Georgia-Based Founder Tori Carver
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2024-03-18 19:49
A Stand of Sugar Maple Trees is a Wonderful Asset
The post Sugar Maple Trees: 5 Farm Uses appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-18 07:00
Left Unchecked, Fast-Growing Vines Can Take Over—& Kill—Healthy Trees
The post How to Get Rid of Virginia Creeper & Choking Vines appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-18 07:00
A Look at the Pros & Cons of Both Options
The post Planting Trees: Potted Vs. Bare-Root Trees appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-15 07:00
Mustards are Delicious, Spicy and Easy-to-Grow Spring Greens
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2024-03-15 07:00
This hearty baked eggs dish makes a great anytime meal, with savory corned beef and some green cabbage to lighten things up for spring dining.
The post Recipe: Baked Corned Beef & Cabbag… Read More
2024-03-13 15:14
If you’ve ever incubated before (or even if you haven’t), you probably know that there are a lot of variables you need to keep track of. There are four primary factors to conside… Read More
2024-03-13 14:09
Farmer & Teacher Kimberly Haire Shares Her Agriculture Education Experiences
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2024-03-12 19:16
Grow a Garden for Cough Syrup Ingredients
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2024-03-12 07:00
Mustards are Delicious, Spicy and Easy-to-Grow Spring Greens
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2024-03-12 07:00
Support Raspberries & Blackberries While They Break Dormancy
The post Brambles: Spring Care for Raspberries & Blackberries appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-11 20:35
Lauren Pszczolkowski Talks Chickens Plus Simplicity & Gratitude at her Connecticut-Based Family Farm
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2024-03-11 19:06
Dahlias are a beautiful vibrant flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family which also includes Daises and Sunflowers. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Some of… Read More
2024-03-11 17:57
Easy Ways to Make Sure Your Birds Stay Safe & Healthy
The post Backyard Biosecurity: 6 Tips for a Chicken Flock appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-08 08:00
Female Farmer Project Highlights Female Farmers in the Growing World
The post Female Farmers: Celebrating Women In Agriculture appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-03-01 09:00
Bobcat® equipment has always been a mainstay on ranches, dairies and all kinds of rural operations, but Bobcat compact tractors are uniquely suited to the needs of property owners, bring… Read More
2024-02-29 08:00
Appalachian Farmer Sara Martin Shares Her Farming Experiences
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2024-02-26 20:01
Rollover Protection Provides Peace of Mind
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2024-02-26 19:40
How to Get Your Tractor Ready for a Busy Spring Season
The post Tractor Maintenance Checklist: 9 Steps for Spring appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-23 08:00
Here's How to Keep Your Flock Safe
The post How to Protect Chickens From Predators appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-23 08:00
Native to Chile, the Araucana Chicken is a Popular Blue Egg Layer
The post Meet the Araucana Chicken, the Original Blue Egg Layer appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-23 08:00
Here's What You Need to Know About Keeping a Flock of Laying Hens
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2024-02-19 09:00
The Presidents Knew How Important Agriculture is to America's Success
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2024-02-19 08:00
Fungal Disease Can Be Found in Backyard & Commercial Duck Flocks
The post Aspergillosis In Ducks: How to Prevent & Treat appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-19 08:00
Brewing with Wildflower Honey & Connecticut Flaked Corn
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2024-02-19 08:00
A Maple Syrup Product to Use Year-Round
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2024-02-19 08:00
Design Your Garden for Easy Tending and Good Plant Health
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2024-02-14 08:00
Learn How to Get Started Chicken Keeping
The post Backyard Chickens 101: Growing Good Podcast #71 appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-12 08:00
From Eggs to Making New Friends, Backyard Chickens Can Be a Good Choice
The post Raising Chickens: 5 Reasons You’ll Love It appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-12 08:00
Agrihoods Are a Relatively New & Rising U.S. Trend Connecting Neighbors, Land & Agriculture
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2024-02-12 08:00
Make the Best of Favorable Winter Weater on the Farm
The post What Do Farmers Do in the Winter: Mild Weather appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-07 15:59
Learn to Make Your Own Salted Egg Yolks
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2024-02-07 08:00
Preserve Limes to Have On-Hand All Year
The post Ripe Limes: How to Preserve Limes for Later appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-07 08:00
Ducks Are Adaptable to All Sorts of Weather, But Need a Bit of Help to Thrive
The post How to Take Care of Ducks in Winter appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-06 08:00
Create a Dust Bath for Chickens the Correct Way
The post Chickens Dust Bath Dos and Don’ts appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-02-05 08:00
Keep Up With Changing Nutrition Needs as Chicks Growing into Laying Hens
The post What To Feed Laying Hens appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-31 21:00
HOBBY FARMS PRESENTS: GROWING GOOD
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2024-01-29 08:00
Learn to Easily Make this Authentic and Tasty Recipe
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2024-01-29 08:00
Using a Paintbrush to Hand Pollinate & Improve Pear Tree Production
The post Pollination By Hand for a Bigger Harvest appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-29 08:00
Baby Chicks for Sale Are Tempting. Here's How to Educate Yourself Before you Buy
The post Baby Chicks: 5 Tips to Get the Chicks You Want appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-29 08:00
Be Sure You’re Ready to Order, House and Care for Your New Baby Chicks
The post 8 Tips to Prepare for Baby Chickens appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-29 08:00
Having a Spare Can Be a Game-Changer in a Pinch
The post Tractor Belts: Spares are Good to Have on Standby appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-29 08:00
Chicks & Ducklings are Adorable Together But Can Pose Dangers to Each Other Until They're Older
The post Raising Ducklings: 4 Reasons to Raise Chicks Separately appeared first on Hobby F… Read More
2024-01-26 15:00
Meet a Hobby Farm Herd of Sheep Living in the Dutch Countryside
The post Herdwick Sheep: Raising This British Hill Breed appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-25 21:30
If you grow the magnificent dahlia flowers, you need to learn to store them overwinter.
The post How to Overwinter and Store Dahlias appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-23 17:49
Whether it’s a self-driving tractor or a new way to grow plants in a very small space, there’s always something new and thought provoking in the agricultural category at CES.
The… Read More
2024-01-22 08:00
3 Reasons Wild Bird Feed Isn't Good For Chickens
The post Can Chickens Eat Wild Bird Food? appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-19 17:53
Sauerrüben is similar to sauerkraut in regard to the method used to ferment it and also by how it’s enjoyed. But instead of cabbage, it’s made with turnips and rutabagas.
Th… Read More
2024-01-18 19:29
You've done the hard part, getting your flowers from seeds to harvest. Now, you need to sell them.
The post Boost Flower Farm Sales with Better Business Ideas appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-18 17:31
Raising Sicilian donkeys is a delight for small farms, as these miniature animals are self-sufficient and easy to care for and make wonderful companion animals.
The post Sicilian Donkeys Get… Read More
2024-01-17 18:04
Marina Karastamatis from the Southern California venture tells us about running a homestead that stars an organic vineyard.
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2024-01-17 16:20
Charlie Maurisa from the County Mayo venture tells us how a green-thumbed grandmother helped inspire a love of farming.
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2024-01-17 15:59
ATV and UTV tire types apply to all sort of situations on the farm? It depends on the ground conditions your machine will be asked to handle.
The post ATV and UTV Tire Types for the Farm app… Read More
2024-01-15 17:08
Don’t neglect these chores during winter or your livestock could suffer.
The post Livestock Chores and Checklists in Winter appeared first on Hobby Farms Read More
2024-01-09 18:00
Farm machines need a little extra care in the winter, so follow these tips for storing unused machines and putting the rest to work in cold weather.
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2024-01-09 12:00
Did you know January is National Mail Order Gardening Month? Here are three plants that I’m excited to grow for the first time in 2024.
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2024-01-08 18:00
Agritourism connects the public with farms while providing profit opportunities for the farmers. Here's what to know about getting started.
The post Agritourism: A Potential Income Stream Fo… Read More
2024-01-08 12:00
With proper care and preparation ahead of time, you can make your cattle much more comfortable throughout the harsh winter days.
The post Winter Stressors That Can Affect Your Cattle Herd ap… Read More
2024-01-05 18:00
Ecosystem design, in mimicking characteristics of naturally occurring ecosystems, builds future potential and healthy soil for years of organic food production.
The post Ecosystem Design Cre… Read More
2024-01-05 12:00
This savory, fermented thyme and leek paste is easy to make and delicious. Spread on crackers or add to your favorite recipe for an added kick of flavor!
The post Recipe: A Savory, Spreadabl… Read More
2024-01-04 12:00
Got a great idea but need funds to get it going? A farm grant might be just the answer! Learn more about farm grants, from finding them to applying and more.
The post These Grant Resources C… Read More
2024-01-03 18:00
Nothing beats the warmth and security of a home heated by firewood. If you're considering firewood heating, check out these tips for getting started.
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2024-01-03 13:00
HOBBY FARMS PRESENTS: GROWING GOOD
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2024-01-03 12:00
When John and Susan Lawton needed a profitable market products, they turned to mushrooms and quickly learned there's a science to success with fungus.
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2024-01-02 18:00
Why not spend some time catching up on cleaning and organizing your barn, garage and/or tool shed? A clean and organized farm is a productive one.
The post This January Tidy & Organize Y… Read More
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