When the farm is a lifestyle, but not quite a way to earn a living, it's considered hobby farming. Most of us want to live a sustainable and healthy life in which we protect the environment and keep it safe from development and overproduction. But we can take this a step further by learning how to grow our own produce, while still maintaining an alternative, successful career to fund this passion. In this back to basics guide, Michael and Audrey Levatino share how to: Grow your own food Raise chickens, horses, llamas, bees, and more Practice being (a little) off the grid Sell the bounty in your local community Balance a professional career with a rural lifestyle The Joy of Hobby Farming is a guide that will excite armchair farmers and inspire any do-it-yourselfer. While this book won't help you become a farmer by trade, it does provide step-by-step instructions and various tips and tricks to maintain a thriving farm. It will surely teach those who aren't farmers by day to raise their own livestock, plant their own fruits and vegetables, and live out their countryside dream.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
ISBN-13
9781632203427
eBay Product ID (ePID)
215717213
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Joy of Hobby Farming: Grow Food, Raise Animals, and Enjoy a Sustainable Life
Author
Michael Levatino, Audrey Levatino
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Sustainability, Local Interest, Opinion of the People
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
617g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Audrey Levatino, Michael Levatino
Series Title
Joy of Series
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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