Hobby Farm

No experience in farming? No problem! The Profitable Hobby Farm gives you all the tools you need to launch a thriving hobby-farm business. Based on the author's expert guidance and the motivating experiences of other small farmers, it shows you how to blend strategy, marketing, and money management in order to prosper. The Profitable Hobby Farm provides sound, friendly start-up advice on a variety of topics essential to making an initial foray into a local-foods venture. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

What could be more perfect for retired banker Shirley Steele than moving from Nebraska to Minnesota and settling on a hobby farm near her son and daughter-in-law? No matter that the place needs a little updating. Bobby will put his fledgling carpenter skills to the test, and she’ll get to spend lots of time with him—plus get to know his bride, Kierston! Well, that was the plan. Unfortunately, winter rears its ugly head, Bobby has a problem staying on task, and her neighbors are not exactly what she expected. Oh, and suddenly a body appears on her property.

Looking to start a small acre ranching business, but not sure where to start? Look no further than this comprehensive and engaging eBook! From choosing the right land and livestock to understanding the behavior and needs of your animals, this eBook covers it all. You'll learn everything you need to know about feeding and grazing management, animal health management, reproduction and breeding, and even raising and caring for poultry. But it doesn't stop there! You'll also get expert advice on producing fiber, small-scale dairy production, marketing your ranch products, and building ...