Isuzu Truck 2017

So how do you put a farm truck to proper use? Although tractors (and lately, ATVs and UTVs ) tend to take the spotlight when discussing workaholic farm vehicles, I'll venture to say that no farm—hobby or otherwise—is truly complete without a tried-and-true,...

I always grow lots of zinnias, sunflowers, black-eyed Susans, and other classic cutting flowers for making fresh bouquets, but I want to include a handful of more unusual choices next season.

In the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the year of the fire rooster—burn, baby, burn! Additionally, they're natural-born leaders who are proactive, smart and confident, but who are also impatient and strong-willed.

The U.S. Senate recently passed an amendment to S.1813, the transportation or Highway Bill that would exempt farm trucks from the restrictions of commercially licensed truck drivers.

Pickup and flatbed trucks have handled such farm tasks for nearly a century. As an extra measure of safety, I spray painted the 2-inch hitch fluorescent orange as a reminder when hooking up the larger trailer.

These medium-sized birds are absolutely beautiful—their feathers shine green and purple—and their personalities are top-notch, too: sweet, gentle and easily handled by humans. Do I want hens that forage for most of their feed, or do I need birds that...

If you take a good look at a lot of products, like paint, wallpapers and cars, you'll get a feel for the shift across a wide range of product types. As a flower farmer, you aren't just a farmer, you're a florist.

FoodPort project manager Caroline Heine, of Seed Capital KY, says that the FoodPort has evolved beyond a food hub model; it's now designed to be a “local food industry cluster.” It will bundle local food businesses and growers on one property, where...

That being said, I have never heard of municipally produced compost harming a garden when used appropriately. Even free compost isn't a good deal if it harms your plants. Someone in charge of municipal maintenance should be able to tell you what's used...

Perhaps it was a piece of me that needed shedding, but now this whole new layer is exposed and now I must figure out what do with it. I'm definitely not your average country girl—and I'm not sure I ever will be or will ever want to be—but moving here...

Last week, Dad and Fayre, our Portuguese Water Dog took three of our young sheep, Aliss, Dixie Moon and Gunnar (his name used to be Carrot) to their new home in Glencoe, Okla. A crate can also be loaded in the bed of the truck, but it should be pulled...

The handful of attempts I've made have not fared particularly well (truth be told, they all died), but the idea of cultivating specific fruit tree varieties and preserving the genetics of old apple trees is appealing.

I've found the light bladed one to be the best tool for cutting down my rye grass cover crop every spring, before turning it under. This year's list is filled with five of my favorite things.

Drain and then smother withbutter and salt to taste. I drove away from there, rubbing my hands together in anticipationStart scouting your secret patch a few weeks before Mother's Day.

She opened her door to greet us and I could smell it wafting its way to the front porch. Bake about 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.1 Tablespoon rum (brandy or bourbon can be substituted if you prefer)Mix sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg; gradually add water and...

The truck, a retrofitted cargo trailer designed by students from Savannah College of Art and Design, pulls up at organic restaurants, schools and parking lots throughout Savannah on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and parks at the Forsyth Farmers Market on Saturdays.

For trips that exceed eight hours, lightly feed and water sheep two to three hours before loading. The number of family-owned flocks is increasing, according to the Sheep Care Guide, and “single producers or families manage a substantial portion of...

Send us via email the best images of your brood to hobbyfarms@egmediamags.com­, with “Say Cheese!” in the subject line. This round of contenders is led by a cow in a scenic landscape.

But if you have an opportunity to pick up a lot of these once-flowered beauties on the cheap, do it! I'm planning to stalk the halls of my father's assisted living center and see if any other dutiful daughters said it with daffodils this winter.

Once dry it ready to enjoy for many years to come.My 14x34 deck cost about $150 to build, not including my time. Hose off and let dry and you can put on a coat of sealer. It is much easier when you have the wood sorted into stacks of each length (2' increments)...

We hope to see your livestock photos in an upcoming print issue of Hobby Farms . Include your name and address in the body of the email. This round of contenders is led by a calf and a goat.

Snow Pusher These new 20-Series snow pushers from Worksaver come in widths of 4 and 5 feet and are designed for subcompact tractors with as much as 30 horsepower. Transport Racks Constructed from aluminum and fiberglass reinforced nylon, Pioneer Elevation...

Add in the cost of ground transportation to the additional transportation costs. When farmers take their product to market they pay a transport cost. Determine the amount of taxes (road and/or shipping taxes), cost of personnel or workers.Multiply the...

This person loaded one horse into the trailer, in the very back stall, thereby placing the load behind the rear axle. The trailer and the truck must be in good repair. It didn't take him long to realize I was a complete neophyte.

Landowners growing pine trees to sell for timber may not realize they have an annual cash crop when the trees shed their needles every autumn. He will weigh your pine straw, pay you, bale the straw and sell it.

“This new truck now helps us improve the quality and freshness of our farm produce when we deliver into the Chicago market,” explains Peg Sheaffer. “We needed this truck and would have figured out a way to purchase it eventually, but thanks to this...

“Her old method of gathering eggs was cumbersome so I created a new apron design for her. Ashlea Konecny This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Chickens.