Hobby Farms Magazine - March - April 2023

In this issue

Hobby Farms March-April 2023 Issues

Rats in the Run?!

I couldn't believe my eyes. As bold as you please, a rat walked along the inside of my chickens' run and helped itself to my hens' food.

3 mins

Sweet Corn

Sweet corn is one of the universal tastes of the summer season.

6 mins

TWO-WHEEL TRACTOR ESSENTIALS

Small but mighty, two-wheel tractors work great for gardeners, homesteaders, landscapers and farmers.

2 mins

POULTRY Plans

There isn't one correct way to raise chickens, as these two families show.

7 mins

MORE SUPPORT

Before you hit the ground running, be sure to follow this advice for Individual outbuildings.

7 mins

Beyond Chicken

Raise and market specialty poultry for meat and profit.

8 mins

PEN & TELL'ER

Building a sustainable chicken tractor has its ups and downs.

7 mins

GROWING OUTSIDE THE LINES

Your USDA hardiness zone isn't the be-all and end-all when it comes to planting what and when.

9 mins

PERENNIAL Perks

Perennials plants can produce and produce if you put in the work upfront.

7 mins

HIVE STYLES

There are several types of beehives to consider.

6 mins

Provisions for Poultry

t's never my intention to embarrass my wife when we go out to dinner. Don't get me wrong.

7 mins

HOBBY FARMS PRESENT - GROWING GOOD

Meet Jeff Tober

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.