Hobby Farming For Dummies by Theresa A. Husarik [0470281723, Format: MOBI]


  • Title: Hobby Farming For Dummies
  • Autor: Theresa A. Husarik
  • Pages: 388
  • Publisher (Publication Date): For Dummies 2008-08-11
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470281723
  • ISBN-13: 9780470281727
  • Download File Format: MOBI

Do you long for the country life? Hobby Farming For Dummiesis a practical guide that will show you how to handle all thebasics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops toraising livestock and managing your property. You’ll see how todecide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants,and protect your investment. It’s all you need to dig in and startgrowing!

You’ll get a real idea of what it really means to jumpfrom your current lifestyle to a life farming in the countryside.You’ll get the information you need to decide if the farminglifestyle is right for you and your personality. You’ll learneverything you need to know about property and how to access apower supply. You’ll get practical advice on which animalswould work best for your farm and you’ll learn how to acquirethem and what you need to know about caring for them properly.You’ll get help with all of the major decisions like whetheryou’re better off with subsistence farming or a moreambitious project. Find out how to:

Make from change to a farm lifestyle
Get along with your neighbors
Find and buy rural properties
Select and maintain equipment
Raise and care for animals
Use and preserve food items
Avoid common farming pitfalls
Choose plans for your farm

Complete with lists of the ten unique opportunities for fun andthe top ten misconceptions about farm living, Hobby FarmingFor Dummies will help you discover how you can live thesimple life.