latest articles

...
Animals Poultry Urban Farm

The Combstead Urban Farm Embraces Life With Chickens

|

Mel Combs from the Idaho-based Combstead tells us all about the therapeutic benefits of being surrounded by poultry and working with family.

...
Animals Breeds Poultry Urban Farming

The Black Australorp Is A Chicken-Keeper’s Favorite

|

The Black Australorp chicken breed has a storied past, and its present popularity for numerous features promises a bright future.

...
Animals Poultry Urban Farm Urban Farming

The Rainbow Eggs Of South Wildwood Urban Homestead

|

Farm founder Stephanie Webb reveals all about how egg color genetics work, as well as why she loves getting rainbow eggs, at her Dallas-based venture.

...
Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Uncategorized Urban Farm Urban Farming

Boston Microgreens Gets Creative With Tiny Greens

|

Boston Microgreens founder and co-owner Oliver Homberg tells us how experimenting with microgreens at home led to a business supplying local chefs.

...
Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Farm Management Urban Farm

Get Into The Micro-Farming Movement

|

Amy Stoss quit a teaching job to pursue some "dirt therapy." We spoke to her about bringing micro-farming and permaculture principles to the suburbs.

...
Animals Urban Farm Urban Farming

Meet the Adorable Quail Running Around Alchemist Farm

|

We check in with Franchesca Duval from the humane Northern California farm and find out why quail can be a perfect addition to your homestead.

...
Crops & Gardening Urban Farm Urban Farming

How Do You Grow Microgreens? We Ask An Advocate

|

The couple behind an operation called On The Grow produces 40 types of microgreens from a 20-foot trailer. They talk about varieties, taste and tips.

...
Animals Breeds Large Animals Urban Farming

Get to Know the Droughtmaster Cattle Breed

|

Developed by breeders in 1930s Australia, Droughtmaster cattle thrive in extreme conditions to produce high-quality beef.

...
Animals Breeds Poultry

Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Silkie Chicken Breed

|

The Silkie is a bantam breed with a long history used mainly as an exhibition or pet chicken. Silkies are very broody and make wonderful surrogate hatchers.

...
Animals Beginning Farmers Breeds Farm Management Poultry Urban Farming

Historic Henhouse: What Were the Best Chicken Breeds a Century Ago?

|

Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.

Get Hobby Farms content
delivered straight to your inbox!

Copyright © 2025 EG Media Investments LLC. All rights reserved.