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Do you long for the country life? Get back to nature and feel your toes in the dirt with this friendly guide to a new farming lifestyle
Don't know the first thing about how to handle the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property? Hobby Farming For Dummies is the no-nonsense guide you need to decide what to farm, find the right piece of property, set up utilities, select plants and livestock, protect your investment, and so much more.
You'll get a realistic look into what it really means to move from your current lifestyle to a life farming in the countryside, starting with figuring out if the farming lifestyle is right for you. From what you need to know about maintaining country property to how to access a power supply, you'll get help with major decisions of hobby farming:
Whether you're better off with subsistence farming or a more ambitious project
Which outbuildings you'll need for shelter and storage
What tools are best for various types of farm labor
Which animals you want to raise and care for
Where to buy the land and how to acquire it
This comprehensive and user-friendly guide also shows you how to:
Avoid common farming pitfalls
Choose plans for your farm
Get along with your neighbors
Maintain your equipment and machinery
Raise and care for animals, including caring for sick or injured animals
Get creative by turning fiber into scarves and making cheese or yogurt
Enrich your soil with manure and compost
Reap the benefits of preserving fruits and vegetables
Additionally, you can read about opportunities for fun in country communities and the top ten misconceptions about farm living. Grab a copy of Hobby Farming For Dummies and discover how you can live the simple life.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Hobby Farms 101 7
Chapter 1: Heading for the Country 9
Chapter 2: Before Taking the Plunge: Is This the Life for You? 19
Chapter 3: Finding Your Place in the Sun 33
Chapter 4: Getting Along with Your Neighbors 49
Part II: Down on the Farm: Getting Your Property in Order 63
Chapter 5: Getting Out of the House: Outbuildings and Enclosures 65
Chapter 6: Gearing Up with the Right Tools, Clothes, and Equipment 77
Chapter 7: Saving, Using, and Making Power on the Farm 101
Chapter 8: Managing and Accessing Your Land and Natural Resources 115
Part III: Calling In the Critters: What's a Farm without Animals? 133
Chapter 9: What Kinds of Critters Should You Get? 135
Chapter 10: Acquiring Animals for Your Farm 165
Chapter 11: Caring for and Feeding Your Animals 177
Chapter 12: Critter Care: Providing Medical Attention for Your Animals 197
Part IV: Choosing and Growing Plants and Crops 215
Chapter 13: Deciding What and How Much of It to Grow 217
Chapter 14: Getting Those Plants Started 241
Part V: Using the Fruits of Your Labor 259
Chapter 15: Preserving and Using Food Items 261
Chapter 16: Where's the Beef? From Hoof to Table 281
Chapter 17: Preparing Fiber and Making Crafty Goods 287
Chapter 18: Dealing with the Less Desirable Stuff 307
Part VI: The Part of Tens 317
Chapter 19: Ten Opportunities for Community Fun 319
Chapter 20: Ten Misconceptions about Farm Living 327
Part VII: Appendixes 333
Appendix A: Helpful Resources 335
Appendix B: Glossary 343
Index 351
