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Hobby farming is alive and thriving in semi-rural, suburban, and rural areas across the country, and female farmers have been cited as the fastest growing sector within the farming community in recent years. With more than 1 million women in the United States and Canada describing farming as their primary source of income, and many more for whom hobby farming is just that - a hobby - the time is right for a publication dedicated to hobby farming from a female perspective. Written for women, by a woman, this insightful volume is packed with stories and advice from women hobby farmers and looks at female-specific farming challenges as well as issues that all farmers face.Inside The Woman Hobby Farmer:* Discussions on the who, what, why, and where of hobby farming* Deciding on your farming goals and making a plan* What to expect in your new endeavor* How to decide what to plant and prepare your planting sites* Advice on feeding, caring for, and housing different types of livestock* A look at "agripreneurship" - running and marketing your hobby farm as a successful business* Stories, quotes, and advice from successful female hobby farmers