An established breed with newfound popularity (due to social media and importation changes), the Valais Blacknose Sheep could be a great choice for your farm!
Cattle can be easy keeping livestock, but having the right tools is essential to effective herd management and wellness. Here are our equipment recommendations for cattle.
As we ready for International Heritage Breeds Week, let's look at four critically endangered breeds of chickens: Campine, Houdan, La Flèche and Malay.
This classic jam marries the sweetness of strawberry with rhubarb's sour tang for a seasonal spread that goes great with just about anything!
With its fluffy feathers and gentle demeanor, no other breed of chicken has inspired people to own poultry as has the Cochin, a beautiful Asian bird.
In this excerpt from "The Ecological Farm," author Helen Atthowe shares some weed suppression experiments she conducted on her farm.
Do you need a rototiller to start a garden? The tool surely prepares a growing space quickly, but a no-till approach can be more beneficial to soil in the long run.
Whether you’re repairing a roof or pruning tall trees, consider renting an aerial work platform the next time you need to complete a high-altitude farm job.
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.
If you have sheep, you no doubt feel the pain of wasted hay too often. That stuff isn't cheap! Here are some tips for minimizing hay loss in 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!
These crumbly, streusel-topped rhubarb muffins make delicious use of rhubarb picked fresh from the garden for a sweet, homegrown treat.
