15 Hacks for Your Hobby Farm
October 11, 2018Sometimes a tried-and-true solution won’t work, and you have to hack your way into a new idea. Here are hacks designed for hobby farms.
Build Quick-and-Easy Sun Shelters for Your Pigs
October 8, 2018Pigs need less predator protection than other livestock, but they need to avoid the sun. This shelter system provides important shade when the sun is high and hot.
Euthanasia on the Farm: 5 Things to Consider
September 24, 2018If you have farm animals, euthanasia will probably come up at some point. Here’s what to consider before the difficult decision presents itself.
On Hurricanes and Pig Poop: Tips on Managing Manure
September 18, 2018The manure lagoons flooded by Hurricane Florence show that pigs produce a lot of waste. Managing manure correctly on small farms is key to protecting waterways and gaining valuable fertilizer.
Keep Your Livestock Away From These 8 Toxic Plants
August 27, 2018Toxic plants appear in many forms in pastures as well as landscaping. Learn some common ones and how to keep your livestock safe wherever they are.
Trimming Piglets’ Tails: The Hows, Whys — and Why Nots
August 20, 2018For some farmers, docking piglet tails reduces biting that can cause pain and lingering effects. For other farmers, though, it might not be necessary at all.
Never Keep Livestock as Pets … Except When You Do
July 16, 2018Getting too attached to livestock is not in a farm’s financial interest, but I made an exception for a boar named George Clooney.
A Guide to Deciphering a Butcher’s Pork Cut Card
June 11, 2018For the uninitiated, a blank processing cut card can be a daunting ordeal, but don’t get stressed—it all breaks down to meat.
Breeds You Need: Finding the Right Livestock for Small Farms
April 9, 2018You don’t have to be a rancher to have a great herd of livestock on your hobby farm. Many terrific breeds are great for small acreage.
Rare Livestock Breeds Are Worth Preserving
March 19, 2018Are you considering trying something new on the farm? What about preserving an endangered livestock species of cattle, pig or sheep?
