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 farmingDeciding on your farming goals and making a planWhat to expect in your new endeavorHow to decide what to plant and prepare your planting sitesAdvice on feeding, caring for, and housing different types of livestockA look at agripreneurship”running and marketing your hobby farm as a successful businessStories, quotes, and advice from successful female hobby farmers
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 farmingDeciding on your farming goals and making a planWhat to expect in your new endeavorHow to decide what to plant and prepare your planting sitesAdvice on feeding, caring for, and housing different types of livestockA look at agripreneurship”running and marketing your hobby farm as a successful businessStories, quotes, and advice from successful female hobby farmers
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