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—Lynn Pugh, as told to Cory Hershberger This article originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. Chuck and Lynn Pugh We are most proud of the new farmers that have benefited from the educational offerings of the farm, including...

Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the chia seeds have thickened the fruit nicely. Lemon juice 2-3 T. The farm also offers a venue space for rustic farm weddings, where guests enjoy communing with the animals during...

Erin's Organics is her geothermal greenhouse that grows organic herbs, salad greens and tomatoes. What seemed to be a sad ending was actually the bright beginning of a new farming venture in Buena Vista—embracing even bigger and broader horizons.

“In addition to my dairy goat project, I was also involved in the dairy foods project where we made all sorts of products with the milk of our goats.” Swift fell in love with her goats and continued raising them through high school and college.

Firsthand Advice Ridge to Reef Farm your own farm. So, agritourism has become a natural fit. Ridge to Reef Selling crops through Farm to School contracts has kept our farming passions fueled.

Bicycles and growing cycles—everything's a-spinning to keep this small-scale farm in business. TJ: Jeremy apprenticed at the Center for Appropriate Transport in Eugene, Ore., a bicycle frame-building shop, and built his cargo bike there.

Kentucky's first Animal Welfare Approved farm is run by two women in the heart of the Bluegrass. Freedom Run Farm When we first started out, many people told us that we wouldn't be able to raise sheep in a Certified Organic system or that we wouldn't...

The art gallery features works on western themes and presentation of contemporary Native American art. Starting with a core, manageable project will help you build your business—and save your sanity—until you find your loyal niche markets.

Second, agree on which state's laws would apply in the event a case went to trial. (Always consider whether you need the advice of an attorney to assist you, and never rely on articles such as this to be personal legal advice for your situation.) State...

This is also the spot of a great swimming hole on the Alsea River. Then 40 miles west from Alsea is the Pacific Ocean; the highway drops you right into Alsea Bay, home to Dungeness crab.

There are a few neighboring ranches closer to the main road. A wood-burning stone, popcorn popper, Singer sewing machine, and an antique bed and dresser make my room feel both old-fashioned and new.

In addition to allowing the public to stay on the farm, Cold Creek Ranch directly markets meat locally. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor grew up on the nearby Lazy B Ranch, and the area is also said to be the birthplace of Apache Chief Geronimo.

With steady intention, this farmer turned a 40-acre organic farm into a booming business that focuses on specialty crops. But despite all the hard work that he puts into what could seemingly be a full year of production, like any good businessman, he...

The place overflows with historical artifacts and local charm. The farm also experimented with raising sugar beet seed in an effort to wean American dependence on imported sugar beets, but in 1976, influential locals Armin and Penny Rembe bought the ranch...

Soil is simply the holder of the nutrients, a place where the plant roots traditionally live and a base of support for the plant structure. In a hydroponic solution, you provide the exact nutrients your plants need in precisely the correct ratios.

If the conditions on your farm are right to start a similar operation, Luce shares her sweet tips for burgeoning maple-sugar producers. More than $60 million worth of maple syrup is produced each year in Vermont, accounting for 41 percent of the entire...

When You Visit To say a stay at Fat Uncle Farms is all work and no play would be a lie. A gregarious farmer and jack of all trades, Siemens is a wealth of information about this hugely popular and profitable nut.

Biggest Challenge Finding a willing market for our meat is our biggest and most consistent challenge. “We were so in love with the land, the animals,” MacLean says. You know how the rest of the story goes: The pair fell in love with livestock management,...

Audrey and her husband, Craig Ramini, founded Ramini Mozzarella in 2009. Creating a niche artisan product—mozzarella di bufala—on a water buffalo dairy farm requires imagination, stamina and a little scratch behind the ears.

With its eye on a bright future, RichCrest is slowly building its infrastructure. Being open by appointment/reservation allows him to spend more time with the people who do come out to learn more about the farm, he says.

The Parkers consider the development of online sales, successful grassroots marketing and product diversification some of their biggest successes to date. A citrus grove established in the 60s takes on new life with a new pair of owners working their...

“It always amazes me how much more lush the grass is that grows where the broilers have been. “Our retired layers graduate to stew-hen status, which we sell at $5 each to make our processing cost back.

Find Balance Creating a farm space that people want to visit all about balancing historical integrity and nature while creating areas that can be utilized for community events, small gatherings, personal reflection and meditation.

“Goats seemed like the perfect animals for both our objectives and our high-desert environment,” Kathryn says. All of this in the high desert, which isn't particularly hospitable to agriculture.

If your next farm trip leads you to Oregon, consider staying in one of these bed-and-breakfasts to get the full experience. Abbey Road B & B Carlton 503-852-6278 Barking Mad Farm Enterprise 541-26-0360 Bella Vista Hood River 541-386-1545 Clear Creek Inn...

We are moving on from the laying hens and figured someone else could get some great use out of it. Sani-Touch Model 5s, excellent condition. It washes 1800-2520 eggs per hour. We had up to 3000 hens and this machine kept up with no problems.

Peach, apple cider and pumpkin festivals bring thousands of visitors every year. Although in some cases the financial rewards can be great, operating a U-pick farm shouldn't be undertaken strictly for money, because love of the work seems to be a strong...