The Joy of Hobby Farming Grow Food, Raise Animals, and Enjoy a Sustainable Life - Joy of Series

When the farm is a lifestyle, but not quite a way to earn a living, it's considered hobby farming. Most of us want to live a sustainable and healthy life in which we protect the environment and keep it safe from development and overproduction. But we can take this a step further by learning how to grow our own produce, while still maintaining an alternative, successful career to fund this passion. In this back to basics guide, Michael and Audrey Levatino share how to:Grow your own foodRaise chickens, horses, llamas, bees, and morePractice being (a little) off the gridSell the bounty in your local communityBalance a professional career with a rural lifestyleThe Joy of Hobby Farming is a guide that will excite armchair farmers and inspire any do-it-yourselfer. While this book won't help you become a farmer by trade, it does provide step-by-step instructions and various tips and tricks to maintain a thriving farm. It will surely teach those who aren't farmers by day to raise their own livestock, plant their own fruits and vegetables, and live out their countryside dream.

ISBN:	9781632203427
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Imprint:	Skyhorse Publishing
Published date:	15 Sep 2015
DEWEY:	630
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Weight:	621g
Height:	229mm
Width:	152mm
Spine width:	20mm

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