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—Lynn Pugh, as told to Cory Hershberger This article originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. These are not the most fun jobs on the farm, and we have to discipline ourselves to pay attention.

Set aside to cool. The Mountain Goat Lodge sits on 20 acres of high-mountain desert between the historic towns Poncha Springs and Salida, Colo., with unobstructed mountain views from all windows.

Three or four families at a time stay in cabins near the scenic mountains beside Cottonwood Creek for a week or two during the summers. Guidestone's plan is to allow the schoolchildren to adopt and to sponsor rare breeds of sheep, goats, horses, cows...

Test your products out on family and friends. “And that was the start of Fiore di Capra, Inc.” The dairy drums up a lot of business from people who are allergic to cow's milk and seek out goat's milk as an alternative.

But when he became shipwrecked on the island of St. Croix while sailing with a friend's family, he noticed how difficult it was to find fresh produce and humanely farmed meat to resupply with, due in part to the sprawling developments encroaching on the...

Our community is the backbone of our farm, and we value opportunities for meaningful engagement—and frequently this happens along the bike path. It's got a flatbed for hauling fencing, straw bales, boxes of potatoes and special racks adapted for carry...

Watch which forage they choose to eat. The Samutin family's love of cooking with fresh, quality ingredients led these former city-dwellers to move to the country full-time in order to raise their own livestock, produce and bees.

Visitors may find Native American artists demonstrating their skills in the museum's main gallery. Stop by for one of their on-farm tours or workshops , and while you're in the area check out these other great activities.

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission has an easily accessible website helping farmers to get a handle on rights and responsibilities. It's a lush vision—but it's not the only vision.

Garden beds that the second owners planted with berry bushes, kiwi, figs, quince, Italian plums, and many perennials and shrubs in still encircle the house. “Hosting a farm stay is not hard as long as you like people and are passionate enough about...

With a grant from the National Resources Conservation Service, part of the land is devoted to a wildlife habitat, which is worth checking out. Other families soon followed and built their own homesteads on different parcels of the original farm.

Its owners, the Schwennesen family, has had roots in this part of the country since 1921, when Otto M. “There are local producers who need the business and support in every state, including Alaska.

At the same time, stay grounded in the realization that farming can be a business or a hobby. Inspired by his mother's natural-foods business—the farm's namesake—Kaminsky launched Natural Trading Company , a 40-acre organic farm, in 1995.

« More Farm Traveler » Tags lavender , Lists The ranches head lavender farmer Jason Bean shares these lavender tips. Since the first Spanish settlers brought lavender to the Southwest, it's been used for its soothing medicinal and aromatic properties.

By 2007, they were growing and selling lettuce to a few customers in Winnipeg and, from there, the business took off simply through word of mouth. We chose these for their demand and adaptability to greenhouse environment growing conditions.

A mere 3 miles away is Quechee, a small unincorporated village that sits on the Ottauquechee River and is home to the Quechee Gorge and known for its picturesque covered bridged. Vermont's cool spring weather is one of the Sugarbush's biggest assets.

« More Farm Traveler » Tags almond trees , almonds , Lists Guests are welcomed and encouraged to get their hands dirty milking the goats, feeding the animals, collecting eggs and watering the garden, but the benefits are worth it.

It's a win-win for both parties. At first, we invested in a few breeding animals for each herd, but now we see each animal through from birth to death. The price tag on our meat adequately reflects what it costs to raise the animal with a very modest...

Now aided by two workers, UC Davis graduates Caleb Peretz and Vanessa Ramirez, who each work half the week on the farm, Audrey is looking at upping production. Neither Audrey nor Craig had a scrap of experience.

Locals have dedicated time and talent to the community adobe building/art project that provides work facilities for volunteers. Participants learn about a wide range of topics: gardening, water harvesting, animal husbandry, canning, solar and alternative...

The romantic notion of spending your time tending your beautiful farm in the rolling countryside can evaporate quickly as the long, hot summers take their toll on your body, your enthusiasm and your farm.” They also recommend, perhaps more importantly,...

Raising broilers diversifies their meat offerings at farmers markets, too. With a laying flock 700 strong, plus five rounds of 400 broilers raised per year, Dry Ridge Farm has doubled its chicken production in just a few short years.

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.

Pass the Cheese Today Black Mesa Ranch is 100-percent off-grid. « More Farm Traveler » Tags goat cheese , Lists Plan for Expansion Yes, you read that right! Be ready to have a bigger operation than you originally imagine.

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The children seem to be a key focus for the operation. U-picks started springing up like never before, and the happy farmers were not only able to charge more than wholesale bulk prices for their products, but were also able to sell those same retail...

He has always enjoyed having a large yard and gardening. I suggest that people look into cooperative farming and read Local Harvest: A Multifarm CSA Handbook.” He also adds that it's important to consider your market and additional income sources.