HERD ABOUT Credentials?

Jackson Came Home

As soon as my youngest child was potty trained last

Dealing with Overspray

rural news and advice from across the country

Managing Medications

From penicillin to pink eye vaccines, the health of

Staying on Brand

For 26 years, Paul Johnson has yet to see a routine

Scrapers Make the Grade

Some tractor attachments are ingenious in what they

Meat Goats

Have you ever tried goat meat? If not, you should.

Honeybees

Hobby farmers are accustomed to feeding and caring

farm storehouse

1. Cozy Caps eliminate the possibility of frostbite

DOUBLE DOWN & SAVE BIG

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Oyster Farming

Eating oysters on the half shell out with friends,

SAY Cheese !

Email us the very best digital images of your small-farm

GROW MORE WITH LESS

By focusing on efficiency, hobby farms can become more profitable using fewer resources.

LET’S GET IT Started!

Plants won’t grow themselves, so here are ways to provide your crops a great start.

HERBAL BASICS

Start planning your herb garden for your culinary and medical needs.

PART-TIME Pork

Raise your own pork without becoming a pig breeder.

AN OLD WORLD WONDER

Jacobs Heritage Farm is the place to find exceptional honey, eggs, meat and more, with a nod to times and places gone by.

the Social network

Marketing your farm and farm products online is nearly a necessity these days.

I Love My Farm PHOTO CONTEST

Show us what makes your farm the best place to call home.