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In this excerpt from “The Ecological Farm,” author Helen Atthowe shares some weed suppression experiments she conducted on her farm.

In this excerpt from “Chicken Keeping Pure + Simple: A Fun, Friendly Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping,” author Nikki Husted provides ideas to engage kids with your flock.

This round of Say Cheese contenders includes fuzzy bantams, proud roosters, an adorable duckling and much more, so check out these photos from Hobby Farms readers!

This round of Say Cheese contenders includes a curious calf, cuddly kitten, grinning goats and much more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!

In this excerpt from “Small-Scale Homesteading,” authors Stephanie Thurow and Michell Bruhn provide a quick, comprehensive look at seed starting.

These farm storehouse products—from seed tape to garden secateurs to a handy caddy and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!

Considering raising animals but unsure where to start? We rounded up some of our favorite livestock breeds for you to consider!

Interested in trying something new in the garden this year? Consider growing one of these interesting offerings from two of our favorite seed companies!

In this excerpt from “The Tiny But Mighty Farm,” author Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm shares the joy of starting plants from seed.

Angora goats are an easy-keeping breed that produce copious fiber (enough for two annual shearings) and have only basic shelter requirements.