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When the farm is a lifestyle, but not quite a way to earn a living, its 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 foodRaise chickens, horses, llamas, bees, and morePractice being a little off the gridSell the bounty in your local communityBalance 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.