Who knew there were magazines out there for hobby farmers? Certainly not me several years ago. In fact, I'm not sure when I first became aware of some of the excellent publications available, but today I subscribe to several:
Hobby Farms -- Hobby Farms is the magazine for rural enthusiasts – hobby farmers, small production farmers and those passionate about the country. Hobby Farms caters to all aspects of rural life – from small farm equipment, to livestock, to crops. Hobby Farms highlights “rural living for pleasure and profit.”
American Small Farm -- American Small Farm is a nationally circulated publication catering exclusively to the interests and needs of the small farmer. Our editorial focus pertains to farming practices, ideas and technology suitable to family farms. USDA sets the criteria for a small farm as an operation having less than $250,000 gross annual farm income. Whether you farm one acre or 10,000 acres, American Small Farm’s goal is to help you profit from your operation.
Backyard Poultry -- Backyard Poultry magazine is dedicated to more and better small scale poultry raising including information on chickens, waterfowl, turkeys, guineas and more. Every issue contains information and topics of interest to poultry enthusiasts of all levels.
Countryside & Small Stock Journal -- Countryside is the truly original country magazine (established 1917) serving that branch of the Voluntary Simplicity movement seeking greater self-reliance (homesteading), with emphasis on home food production. This includes gardening, small-scale livestock, cooking, food preservation, resource conservation, recycling, frugality, money management, alternative energy, old-time skills, home business, and much more.
I'm sure there are others, and if you have a favorite, I'd like to hear about it.
There's nothing like having a baby to disrupt one's schedule. Not that I actually have a schedule. But that's beside the point. I'm trying to make excuses here.
It all started one April day when my husband found a mallard nest near our pond. Eight perfectly formed eggs, waiting to hatch, while their parents enjoyed an early morning swim. The next day, we were horrified to discover the count had dwindled to five. Turtles, possums--anything could be the egg-stealing culprit. The missing eggs prompted...