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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.) Pest-Control Plans (May/June 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)

2.) Soil Testing (March/April 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)

3.) Soil Conservation (January/February 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)

4.) History in the Making (November/December 2024 issue) (Feature)

5.) Raising Meat Rabbits (September/October 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)

6.) Recognizing & Treating Bloat (July/August 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)

7.) Growing Hay (May/June 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)

8.) Pumpkins & Gourds (March/April 2024 issue) (From My Farm column) 

9.) Cattle Castration Methods (January/February 2024 issue) (From My Farm column) Cattle Castration Methods

10.) Raising Mushrooms (November/December 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Raising Mushrooms

11.) Processing a Slaughter Hog (September/October 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Processing a Slaughter Hog

12.) Equipment Fires (July/August 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Equipment Fires

13.) Tractors vs. Skid Steers (May/June 2023 issue) (From My Farm column)  Tractors vs. Skid Steers

14.) Sweet Corn (March/April 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Sweet Corn

15.) Farming Organizations (January/February 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Farming Organizations

16.) Farm Wells (November/December 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Farm Wells

17.) Direct Farm Sales (September/October 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Direct Farm Sales

18.) Feeder Calves (July/August 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Feeder Calves

19.) Growing Peppers (May/June 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Growing Peppers

20.) Sheep and Goats (March/April 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Sheep & Goats Have Year-Round Small-Farm Value - Hobby Farms 

21.) Budget Handling Facilities (January/February 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) 3 DIY Livestock Handling Facilities That Inspire - Hobby Farms

22.) Home Chicken Processing (September/October 2021 issue) (Feature) Beat Supply Shortages With Home Chicken Processing - Hobby Farms

23.) Open the Hatch (March/April 2021 issue) (Feature) Keep These Things In Mind When Buying Spring Chicks - Hobby Farms

24.) The Ultimate Small Farm Hog Guide (June 2020 issue) (Feature) Small Farms Are Perfect For Raising Pigs On Pasture - Hobby Farms