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Farming and Livestock Resources
Livestock and farming resources from breed profiles and rescue groups to local food, farming events and farming classes.

Find numerous local resources for farmers and livestock owners: breed profiles, breed associations, farmers' markets, local food and cooperative extension offices, organic food information and upcoming events from around the country.

Livestock Breed Profiles

Livestock Breed Profiles
Read descriptions sheep, goats and other breeds for your hobby farm.

Livestock Breed AssociationsLivestock Breed Associations
Find livestock breeders from around the country. Photo courtesy Black Watch Farms

Cilck here to get connected to a farmers' market near youFarmers’ Markets

Click here to find your local cooperative extension office

Cooperative Extensions 
These are the go-to experts for all types of ag-related advice.

Click here to find local food resources and organizationsLocal Food 
Are you a "locavore?" Resources abound for those who want to eat local!

Click here to find information on animal rescue groupsLivestock Rescue Groups
Find organizations that rescue and care for abandoned or lost farm animals.

Click here to get more information on organic food, organizations and certificationOrganic Food
and Resources
Farming Classes

Farming Classes
Find workshops, seminars and classes on farming-related topics.

Calendar of Farming Events
Grab your calender -- and submit your event, too!

See Hobby Farms Publications including the May/June 2008 issue!Hobby Farms Publications
Click here to find past and current issues of Hobby Farms, Hobby Farm Home, Popular Farming Series and Hobby Farms books.

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