Search

latest articles

Victory Gardens: An Independence Day Salute to Self-Sufficiency

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | News |
|

Join the many Americans showing their patriotism by re-creating their own victory gardens for modern times. Here's some history and pointers.

5 Ways to Increase Your Food Independence

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | News | Urban Farming |
|

In honor of Independence Day, we share several ways we work toward establishing true food independence. You can do the same.

Learn How Some Goat-Keepers “Milk Through” in Our Latest Issue

Animals | Large Animals | News |
|

This alternative to annual rebreeding can keep milk production going for several years. Read more about it in our July/August issue.

Fourth of July Treat: Red, White and Blue Dessert Pizza

News | Recipes |
|

Celebrate Independence Day with this unusual dessert made from strawberries, cream cheese topping and blueberries on a crust.

Living Off the Grid for Sustainability & Independence

Animals | Beekeeping | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | News | Poultry |
|

For Jaime Cool and her family, an off the grid homestead of livestock, produce and bees takes a lot of work. But "it's a good life not many people get to experience."

Safeguard Your Chicken Coop Against Storms: 5 Tips

Animals | Farm Management | News | Poultry |
|

Spring and summer bring severe weather in the form of storms and tornadoes. Prepare your coop to keep your chickens safe.

Old Barns in America: A Field Guide

Animals | Equipment | News |
|

The iconic farm barn has taken on many forms for many purposes. Here's how to identify different types of barns as well as some common attributes.

Bee Hunting: A Modern Twist on an Old Practice

Beekeeping | News |
|

Bee hunting, finding and following wild honeybees, is a mix of excitement and mindful meditation that provides valuable insight into the lives of bees.

When Pigs Fly: 5 Pig-Related Idioms & Their Origins

Animals | Large Animals | News |
|

Many of our common idioms derive from our common agricultural past. Here are a few pig-specific phrases that especially amuse me.

USDA Census: More Goat Dairies, More Women Farming

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | News |
|

The survey shows big increases in the number of goat dairies and women farmers; other data reveal the popularity of goat products such as cheese and soap.

World Naked Gardening Day: 10 of Our Favorite Instagram Photos

Crops & Gardening | News |
|

Did you expose yourself to gardening on Saturday? We did, and we saw a lot of hilarious photos from others who did the same. Here are some favorites.

5 Tips for Gardening Naked

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | News | Urban Farming |
|

If you've ever wanted to garden au naturel, you might be able to get away with in on World Naked Gardening Day—but we're not making any promises.

Get Hobby Farms content
delivered straight to your inbox!

Copyright © 2026 EG Media Investments LLC. All rights reserved.