{"product_id":"9780470281727","title":"Hobby Farming For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHobby Farming For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTheresa A. Husarik\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Home \/ Sustainable Living\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you long for the country life? Get back to nature and feel your toes in the dirt with this friendly guide to a new farming lifestyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon't know the first thing about how to handle the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property? \u003ci\u003eHobby Farming For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the no-nonsense guide you need to decide what to farm, find the right piece of property, set up utilities, select plants and livestock, protect your investment, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll get a realistic look into what it really means to move from your current lifestyle to a life farming in the countryside, starting with figuring out if the farming lifestyle is right for you. From what you need to know about maintaining country property to how to access a power supply, you’ll get help with major decisions of hobby farming:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhether you're better off with subsistence farming or a more ambitious project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich outbuildings you'll need for shelter and storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat tools are best for various types of farm labor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich animals you want to raise and care for\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere to buy the land and how to acquire it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive and user-friendly guide also shows you how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid common farming pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose plans for your farm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet along with your neighbors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain your equipment and machinery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise and care for animals, including caring for sick or injured animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet creative by turning fiber into scarves and making cheese or yogurt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnrich your soil with manure and compost\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReap the benefits of preserving fruits and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you can read about opportunities for fun in country communities and the top ten misconceptions about farm living. Grab a copy of \u003ci\u003eHobby Farming For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and discover how you can live the simple life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheresa A. Husarik\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and photographer who raises animals and plants small crops on her ten acres of farmland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 August 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470281727\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310512926860,"sku":"9780470281727","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470281727_d17ba1de-beb2-4993-9355-31fecf57dde1.jpg?v=1780160949","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470281727","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}