Hobby Farms

Hobby Farms is dedicated to part-time and small farmers who live each day for their passion of growing crops, raising livestock and living sustainably. We understand what all it takes to start and maintain a successful farm, be it for pleasure, profit or both, and we’re here to help drive dreams of a self-sustainable lifestyle.

Hobby Farms

Pasture & Brush • Keeping your lawn and garden weed-free

IDing Snake Skin • rural news and advice from across the country

RAISING DUCKS • Raising ducks to be friendly and calm takes more work than chickens, but it’ll reap the benefits.

from my farm • Tractor Maintenance

from my garden • Sweet Potato Success

$MALL INVESTMENTS, BIG RETURNS! • Miniature goats cost less to feed, can help you earn a modest profit, and provide milk and meat for your family.

SOIL SECRETS • Discover the colors, minerals, meanings and more found in the soil beneath your boots.

RIPE Tomato Revolution • Plant and grow every type of tomato: beefsteaks, cherries, plums, dwarfs and heirlooms.

SAY CHEESE

TRACTOR BUYER’S GUIDE • If you need a tractor, here are the best of the best for 2026.

TILLAGE TOOLS • As spring rolls back around, you have several tool options for tillage projects at your fingertips.

Summer Flies • Summertime brings the bugs to your farm. Here are three common fly species that impact cattle and other livestock, and how you can work to control them.

Cattle Control • Use low-stress handling techniques for small-scale beef operations.

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DOUBLE DOWN & SAVE BIG

POMOLOGICAL PERFECTION • Wedding white or rosy cheeked, nothing equals orchard glory!

BEST IN BREED

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