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.
Urban Farmers Fight Legal Hurdles
May 6, 2011Courtesy Hemera/Thinkstock In attempts to grow foods locally, some urban farmers have violated local laws. While aphids are raiding gardens for a taste of the tomatoes, city officials are conducting raids of their own, handing out fines to urban farmers for breaking the law. Yep, growing tomatoes—or any food crops—is illegal in some municipalities. Certain […]
Foul Air at Factory Farms
March 25, 2011A new report reveals that the air at factory farms is anything but fresh.
Foiled Again
March 21, 2011Photo by Audrey Pavia My hens like to lay their eggs where I can’t reach them. Sometimes I feel like there is a conspiracy going on in my barnyard. At the risk of sounding paranoid, I occasionally sense that my critters get together behind my back and try to figure out ways to make my […]
Animal to Acreage Ratio
February 11, 2011Give your livestock room to roam and make sure that you have enough farm space to support them.
Hobby Farms‘ Top 10 of 2010
January 4, 2011Check out the stories that hobby farmers like you were reading in 2010.
Hay Substitutes for Livestock
December 20, 2010Low on hay this year? Try feeding your livestock these forage materials in its place.
Time to Inventory Hay
November 23, 2010Calculate your hay need for winter and test its quality before the grazing season ends.
20 Tips for Safer Farming
September 28, 2010All farmers need a safety lesson now and then. Use these tips as a farm-safety refresher.
Protect Your Livestock From Predators
February 18, 2009The USDA estimates that predators (wild and domestic) cost farmers and ranchers almost $100 million annually in livestock losses. Learn how to protect your livestock from becoming prey.
