The Woman Hobby Farmer : Female Guidance for Growing Food, Raising Livestock, and Building a Farm-Based Business

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 that--a hobby--the 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