Hobby Farm: Living Your Rural Dream For Pleasure And Profit

HOBBY FARM addresses every aspect of getting started and developing, including: * Tools of the trade from farm vehicles (tractors, trucks, composters) to handcarts, hand and electric tools * Gardening from selection of the site, quality of soil, fertilizing and pH adjustment, planting, methods of propagation and controlling pests * Selecting and raising farm animals, including how to figure out how they to feed and nourish, creating quality pastures, understanding poisonous plans, providing shelter and healthcare, common illnesses, reproduction * Preserving the harvest, covering storage options, preservation techniques (canning, drying, freezing) with recipes for spaghetti sauce, pear-apple jam, grape juice, and more * Production of dairy products such as fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream and yogurt * Finding the right spot for your agribusiness, with location decisions based on good roads and proximity to large groups of consumers for direct marketing * The economics of farm life--sustainability and self-sufficiency * Navigating legal, real estate and tax issues * And much more...