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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden News

Improve Your Farm Soil Health On World Soil Day 2023

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Here at Hobby Farms, we care a lot about soil. That’s why we’ve spent years exploring topics pertaining to the maintenance and improvement of soil health.

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Animals Equipment Farm & Garden Large Animals News

A Large Animal Vet’s List Of Thanks For Farm Equipment

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The holiday season is a time of gratitude, and our resident large-animal veterinarian has gathered a list of equipment she's grateful for around the farm.

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Animals Chickens 101 Farm & Garden Flock Talk News Poultry

Chicken Coop For The Soul: Therapy Chickens At Work

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Chickens are waddling their way into more hearts through animal-assisted therapy. Check out these stories of chickens helping people in times of need.

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Animals Farm & Garden Large Animals News Poultry

Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos

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These Say Cheese contenders include cuddly chicks, winsome goats, some super hammy pigs and more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!

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Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Farm Management Homesteading News

Plan For Farm Water Concerns In A Changing Climate

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Water is critical to life and essential on the farm. Water also stands to be an issue as our climate shifts, so plan now so you have enough (but not too much) water in the coming years.

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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Homesteading News

Linda Vater Is The Queen Of Topiary

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Gardening personality Linda Vater talks us through the transition from self-taught hobby gardening to becoming a national gardening guru.

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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Farm Management News Permaculture

Survey For Edible Ecosystem Design In New Mexico

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On a recent survey of New Mexico, author Zach Loeks noted a number of observations about growing edible ecosystems in arid environments.

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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden News Permaculture

Homegrown By Heroes Highlights Veteran Farmers

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If you’ve served or currently serve in the U.S. military, your farm products may qualify for this branding program. Learn more about Homegrown by Heroes.

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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Homesteading News Permaculture

Climate Change Complicates Things For Pollinators, Plants

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As seasonal conditions change, relationships between plants and pollinators are thrown off. Here's what that means and how you can help.

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Beginning Farmers Farm & Garden Farm Management News

Questions? Your Local County Extension Office Has Answers

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Established in 1914, the cooperative extension agency program provides agricultural expertise to farmers of all stripes—and there's almost certainly an office near you!

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