Hobby Farming for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Tips on eco-friendly farm management
Find your own green acres and live a simpler life
Do you long for the country life? This practical guide shows you how to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock to managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants, and protect your investment. It's all you need to dig in and start growing!
Find and buy rural properties
Get along with your neighbors
Select and maintain equipment
Raise and care for animals
Use and preserve food items
Avoid common farming pitfalls