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and owners ofHawkins Homestead Farm, Rachel and Brandon Hawkins, did not grow up farming. “We’re city people,” Rachel says, smiling. “When we got to a place where we had the space, we started a family garden.” What began as a simple backyard garden has grown into a thriving CSA, which stands for Community Supported Agriculture. The Hawkinses raise vegetables, herbs, chickens and turkeys. From their bounty, they also produce jams, jellies, salsas, pesto, sprouts, bath pr...

Hobby Farms Getting Started: Common Chicken Questions When you get your first baby chicks, you probably have a lot of questions. Youre not alone. Here are three common questions asked by chicken-keepers. 90 views PHOTO: congerdesign/Pixabay Over the past two months, we’ve covered an in-depth assortment of subjects geared to help the new chicken owner—and those thinking about keeping chickens—successfully prepare and r...

Hobby Farms Getting Started: Which Chicken Breeds Meet Your Poultry Purposes? What kind of hens should you get? It really depends on your personal needs, as different chicken breeds provide different things (especially egg frequency). 2.4K views PHOTO: Andy M./Pixabay So you’ve checked with your town hall’s ordinance director—and quite possibly your neighbors—and you are legally in the clear when it comes to chicke...