Once synonymous with itchy mohair fiber, Angora goats have been bred to produce soft, luxurious white mohair. This easy-keeping breed is a small-farm favorite!
Animals have different needs, and your farm has its own livestock fencing needs. So before that post-hole digger hits the ground, consider this advice.
On the fence about keeping cattle? Whether you bring home beef or dairy cattle (or both), you'll soon discover a world of benefits for the small farm.
A recent addition to the miniature sheep world, the versatile and easy-to-handle Harlequin is a perfect animal for small and hobby farms.
It's time to start thinking about spring breeding season. So evaluate your flock's body condition now to determine which sheep to keep through the winter.
Look beyond the feed bag when feeding pigs! From grass to scraps to dairy and more, pigs will gladly make food out of a variety of offerings.
African Swine Fever is a highly lethal viral disease in swine that has recently been reported in part of the Caribbean. Here's what hobby pig farmers need to know.
Planting cover crops in your cattle pasture provides a range of benefits, from supplying supplemental forage to improving soil health.
Parasites (particularly barber pole worms) can cause anemia in afflicted sheep, so use the FAMACHA score to determine which animals need treatment.
Buying your first horse is an exciting time for a farm owner, but you need to keep a few things in mind before making an equine investment.
Want to change your landscape? Pigs will happily root up soil, clear invasive plants and more to bring new life to old fields and pastures.
Pasture permaculture is a matter of good grazing—working with the land and managing livestock use to ensure soil regenerates for future yields.
