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Author:

Husarik, Theresa A., 1958-

Title:

Hobby farming for dummies / by Theresa A. Husarik.

Publisher:

Wiley,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xvi, 366 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Farms, Small.
Agriculture.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Appendixes. Ten misconceptions about farm living -- BEfore taking the plunge : is this the life for you? -- Finding your place in the sun -- Getting along with your neighbors -- Down on the fam : getting your property in order: Getting out of the house : outbuilding and enclosures -- Gearing up with the right tools, clothes, and equipment -- Saving, using, and making power on the farm -- Managing and accessing your land and natural resources -- Calling in the critters : what's a farm without animals?: What kinds of critters should your get? -- Acquiring animals for your farm -- Caring for and feeding your animals -- Critter care : providing medical attention for your animals -- Choosing and growing plants and crops: Deciding what and how much of it to grow -- Getting those plants started -- Using the fruits of your labor: Preserving and using food items -- Where's the beef? : from hoof to table -- Preparing fiber and making crafty goods -- Dealing with the less desirable stuff -- The part of tens: Ten opportunities for community fun -- Ten misconceptions about farm living -- Appendixes.

Series:

For dummies

ISBN:

0470281723 (pbk.)
9780470281727 (pbk.)

LCCN:

2008931635

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)