Hobby Farms - November - December 2022

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Hobby Farms November-December 2022 Issue

Sweet Scene

Will Wanish, an 18-year-old recent high-school graduate, knows W exactly what he wants to do for his future: manage his own business and build his passion for maple syrup. While some 2022 graduates are planning for college or working for someone else, Will is an entrepreneur at-heart and has been shaping his future for at least five years-driven and dedicated to securing "liquid gold" from maple trees.

2 mins

ATV/UTV Enhancements

ATVs and UTVs are highly capable machines, especially when enhanced with attachments and implements.

3 mins

Farm Wells

While no longer plentiful, family farms dating back multiple generations still populate the scenic valley that I call home. From my farm, it's easy to think of a member of our farming community whose unique expertise lends itself well to the column topics I seek to cover. In each issue, I'll spotlight farming operations whose practices aren't only applicable across the country but that you can take and make use of for your own farm. - Hope Ellis-Ashburn

6 mins

125 Farming Tips

Celebrate the 125th issue of Hobby Farms with 125 handy farming tips.

10+ mins

Working the Woodlot

How much wood could a hobby farmer cut, if a hobby farmer could use the wood?

9 mins

Prepping for COLD WEATHER

It doesn't matter if the almanac says it'll be frosty, snowing, warmer than average or downright frozen, winter is coming and you and your farm need to be ready.

10+ mins

An Industry in Crisis

The shortage of rural veterinarians can no longer be ignored.

10 mins

Setting a STANDARD

Certified Naturally Grown offers a grassroots option for responsible agricultural production and guidance.

8 mins

Surviving Winter

Winter is often a real nail-biter for beekeepers. We may think our honeybees have plenty of stores to get through the cold winter months, but then we sustain colony losses anyway. Fortunately, from sugar syrup and fondant to candy boards and beyond, you can offer some important extras to help your most vulnerable colonies make it through.

6 mins

breeds you need

Hundreds of varieties of livestock are suitable to raise on a hobby farm! Here are a few more.

7 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.