Hobby Farms

Let's be honest, the internet has kind of ruined magazines. Every other issue had something I enjoyed. Mostly it felt like a printed blog. The tip of the iceberg maybe, or just something for the coffee table. I'm not trying to be a troll, as I do like the ideas behind much of it and the pictures... I admire the visually stimulating art work that it contains. In addition to the photography I like the drawn adds, those are fun to look over when they appear. It's very comforting to peruse and leaves you content visually. But the meat and potatoes, writing, landed somewhere between Southern/Country Living's Showcase style ("Get to know Lucy and her life as a self funded stay at home parent of 3 dogs, 2 goats, and a sheep in 5 paragraphs and 3 pages of staged pictures, also learn how she refreshed a 100 year old house with paint from behind the barn and a keen design eye that matches what we like") and weaker articles about collectioning things. It's just that there always seemed to be a lot left out. Our library has a subscription. I'll probably just stick to that unless an issue has something truly riviting, then I would buy just that issue for my reference. We bought my father in law a subscription as he is a perpetual dabbler of all things farm and he enjoys getting ideas from it. A nice gift, but not something I'd rebuy for myself.

I look forward to every issue of this publicaiton. There is lots of good and interesting information about small scale/hobby farming matters. The real life information is clearly writted by authors interested in sharing authentic information and experiences. They don't seem to have agendas (gasp!) except to educate people about smart, sustainable farming practices. Love it and will happily keep paying for the annual subscription.

This is a good magazine for people considering a farm or beginning their journey.

Bought as a gift for family member who has a very green thumb. Very informative and useful information. 1st issue was a little slow getting there, hope the rest arrive on time.

LOVE LOVE this Magazine !!!! So many things that I can't wait to try !Update: I just received my 1st Magazine and was so happy that it came SO FAST !! I didn't think it would come till February and this just makes my Winter reading so much better.I could have read this in our local Library, but once you do you will want to have it for keeps so you can go back and look up things.I got this along with Family Handyman. Both these together will help you keep your small farm up to tip top shape !

I bought this in hopes of getting more peafowl ideas. So far they had some really cute ideas for chickens. Since I'm fairly new to this subscription (2 magazines), I'm hoping they will have some peafowl articles in the future.Great Read!

I really enjoy this magazine. It has many articles that come in handy. It is very informative. Not cluttered with advertisements!

I've only read one. However, I've found some good information and it's given me things to think about. It's well worth the price and frankly, it's enjoyable to read. As a farmer, I don't spend money easily. I'll renew this subscription.