Proposed Farm Bill Cuts Could Hurt Hobby Farmers
June 19, 2012Farm-conservation and beginning-farmer programs are on the chopping block as Congress debates and votes on Farm Bill 2012 this week.
USDA Adds 2 Hardiness Zones
January 31, 2012In the first zone additions since 1990, the USDA plant hardiness zone map provides more detail and accuracy thanks to advances in recordkeeping strategies.
Elmore Mountain Farm
November 8, 2011One Vermont couple turns a run-down farm into the love of their lives.
3 Reasons to Pay Attention to Farm Bill 2012
November 1, 2011Hobby farmers, take heed: Federal policy could dramatically affect small-scale farming operations—and the food that ends up on your plate.
Good Husbandry Grants Available
August 16, 2011Hobby farmers certified by Animal Welfare Approved can apply for funding to support projects benefiting the welfare of livestock.
1 Month Left to Apply for Value-added Grants
July 29, 2011$37 million in grants available to value-added producers—including beginning and small-scale farmers.
Free Dairy-processing Resource Released
July 26, 2011In response to positive feedback about its dairy processing workshop, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy releases a related workbook available online to all hobby farmers.
Midwest Gears Up for Renewable Energy Tour
June 24, 2011Weeklong conference will educate hobby farmers and ranchers about the opportunities in renewable energy.
11 Ways to Manage Weeds with Success
June 17, 2011Expand your weed-management toolbox with these tried-and-true tactics.
Hobby Farms‘ Top 10 of 2010
January 4, 2011Check out the stories that hobby farmers like you were reading in 2010.
