The Woman Hobby Farmer: Female Guidance For Growing Food, Raising Livestock, And Building A Farm-based Business
by Karen Lanier /
2017 / English / PDF
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Hobby farming is alive and thriving in semi-rural, suburban, and rural areas across the country, and female farmers have been cited as the fastest growing sector within the farming community in recent years. With more than 1 million women in the United States and Canada describing farming as their primary source of income, and many more for whom hobby farming is just thata hobbythe time is right for a publication dedicated to hobby farming from a female perspective. Written for women, by a woman, this insightful volume is packed with stories and advice from women hobby farmers and looks at female-specific farming challenges as well as issues that all farmers face.
Inside The Woman Hobby Farmer:
Discussions on the who, what, why, and where of hobby farming
Deciding on your farming goals and making a plan
What to expect in your new endeavor
How to decide what to plant and prepare your planting sites
Advice on feeding, caring for, and housing different types of livestock
A look at agripreneurship”running and marketing your hobby farm as a successful business
Stories, quotes, and advice from successful female hobby farmers
