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 and aimed at small/hobby or beginner farmers.
1.) Skin Conditions in Cattle (September/October 2026 issue.) (From My Farm column.)
2.) Cattle Illness & Injuries (July/August 2026 issue.) (From My Farm column.)
3.) Tractor Maintenance (May/June 2026 issue.) (From My Farm column) *This column was reprinted in sister publication Western Life Today.
4.) Roadside Egg Stands (March/April 2026 issue) (From My Farm column)
5.) Raising a Bottle Calf (January/February 2026 issue) (From My Farm column)
6.) Safe Use of Pesticides (November/December 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
7.) Woodlot Management (September/October 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
8.) Raising Plants Hydroponically (July/August 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
9) Pest-Control Plans (May/June 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
10.) Soil Testing (March/April 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
11.) Soil Conservation (January/February 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
12.) History in the Making (November/December 2024 issue) (Feature)
13.) Raising Meat Rabbits (September/October 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
14.) Recognizing & Treating Bloat (July/August 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
15.) Growing Hay (May/June 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
16.) Pumpkins & Gourds (March/April 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
17.) Cattle Castration Methods (January/February 2024 issue) (From My Farm column) Cattle Castration Methods
18.) Raising Mushrooms (November/December 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Raising Mushrooms
19.) Processing a Slaughter Hog (September/October 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Processing a Slaughter Hog
20.) Equipment Fires (July/August 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Equipment Fires
21.) Tractors vs. Skid Steers (May/June 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Tractors vs. Skid Steers
22.) Sweet Corn (March/April 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Sweet Corn
23.) Farming Organizations (January/February 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Farming Organizations
1.) Skin Conditions in Cattle (September/October 2026 issue.) (From My Farm column.)
2.) Cattle Illness & Injuries (July/August 2026 issue.) (From My Farm column.)
3.) Tractor Maintenance (May/June 2026 issue.) (From My Farm column) *This column was reprinted in sister publication Western Life Today.
4.) Roadside Egg Stands (March/April 2026 issue) (From My Farm column)
5.) Raising a Bottle Calf (January/February 2026 issue) (From My Farm column)
6.) Safe Use of Pesticides (November/December 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
7.) Woodlot Management (September/October 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
8.) Raising Plants Hydroponically (July/August 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
9) Pest-Control Plans (May/June 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
10.) Soil Testing (March/April 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
11.) Soil Conservation (January/February 2025 issue) (From My Farm column)
12.) History in the Making (November/December 2024 issue) (Feature)
13.) Raising Meat Rabbits (September/October 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
14.) Recognizing & Treating Bloat (July/August 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
15.) Growing Hay (May/June 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
16.) Pumpkins & Gourds (March/April 2024 issue) (From My Farm column)
17.) Cattle Castration Methods (January/February 2024 issue) (From My Farm column) Cattle Castration Methods
18.) Raising Mushrooms (November/December 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Raising Mushrooms
19.) Processing a Slaughter Hog (September/October 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Processing a Slaughter Hog
20.) Equipment Fires (July/August 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Equipment Fires
21.) Tractors vs. Skid Steers (May/June 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Tractors vs. Skid Steers
22.) Sweet Corn (March/April 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Sweet Corn
23.) Farming Organizations (January/February 2023 issue) (From My Farm column) Farming Organizations
24.) Farm Wells (November/December 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Farm Wells
25.) Direct Farm Sales (September/October 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Direct Farm Sales
26.) Feeder Calves (July/August 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Feeder Calves
27.) Growing Peppers (May/June 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Growing Peppers
28.) Sheep and Goats (March/April 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) Sheep & Goats Have Year-Round Small-Farm Value - Hobby Farms
29.) Budget Handling Facilities (January/February 2022 issue) (From My Farm column) 3 DIY Livestock Handling Facilities That Inspire - Hobby Farms
30.) Home Chicken Processing (September/October 2021 issue) (Feature) Beat Supply Shortages With Home Chicken Processing - Hobby Farms
31.) Open the Hatch (March/April 2021 issue) (Feature) Keep These Things In Mind When Buying Spring Chicks - Hobby Farms
32.) The Ultimate Small Farm Hog Guide (June 2020 issue) (Feature) Small Farms Are Perfect For Raising Pigs On Pasture - Hobby Farms