Articles by Hope Ellis-Ashburn
My work for Hobby Farms includes a regular column, From My Farm, and feature stories. My articles are primarily do-it-yourself in nature and are aimed toward the small/hobby or beginner farmers.
1.) Soil Testing (March/April 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
2.) Soil Conservation (January/February 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
3.) History in the Making (November/December 2024 issue) (Feature)
4.) Raising Meat Rabbits (September/October 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
5.) Recognizing & Treating Bloat (July/August 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
6.) Growing Hay (May/June 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
7.) Pumpkins & Gourds (March/April 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
8.) Cattle Castration Methods (January/February 2024 issue) (From My Farm column) Cattle Castration Methods
9.) Raising Mushrooms (November/December 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Raising Mushrooms
10.) Processing a Slaughter Hog (September/October 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Processing a Slaughter Hog
11.) Equipment Fires (July/August 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Equipment Fires
12.) Tractors vs. Skid Steers (May/June 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Tractors vs. Skid Steers
13.) Sweet Corn (March/April 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Sweet Corn
14.) Farming Organizations (January/February 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Farming Organizations
1.) Soil Testing (March/April 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
2.) Soil Conservation (January/February 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
3.) History in the Making (November/December 2024 issue) (Feature)
4.) Raising Meat Rabbits (September/October 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
5.) Recognizing & Treating Bloat (July/August 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
6.) Growing Hay (May/June 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
7.) Pumpkins & Gourds (March/April 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
8.) Cattle Castration Methods (January/February 2024 issue) (From My Farm column) Cattle Castration Methods
9.) Raising Mushrooms (November/December 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Raising Mushrooms
10.) Processing a Slaughter Hog (September/October 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Processing a Slaughter Hog
11.) Equipment Fires (July/August 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Equipment Fires
12.) Tractors vs. Skid Steers (May/June 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Tractors vs. Skid Steers
13.) Sweet Corn (March/April 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Sweet Corn
14.) Farming Organizations (January/February 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Farming Organizations
15.) Farm Wells (November/December 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Farm Wells
16.) Direct Farm Sales (September/October 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Direct Farm Sales
17.) Feeder Calves (July/August 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Feeder Calves
18.) Growing Peppers (May/June 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Growing Peppers
19.) Sheep and Goats (March/April 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Sheep & Goats Have Year-Round Small-Farm Value - Hobby Farms
20.) Budget Handling Facilities (January/February 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) 3 DIY Livestock Handling Facilities That Inspire - Hobby Farms
21.) Home Chicken Processing (September/October 2021 issue) (Feature) Beat Supply Shortages With Home Chicken Processing - Hobby Farms
22.) Open the Hatch (March/April 2021 issue) (Feature) Keep These Things In Mind When Buying Spring Chicks - Hobby Farms
23.) The Ultimate Small Farm Hog Guide (June 2020 issue) (Feature) Small Farms Are Perfect For Raising Pigs On Pasture - Hobby Farms